dot plots and histograms

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a statistical chart that consists of dots representing the frequency of data points along a number line.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges (bins).

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How do you calculate the percentage of a specific range in a data set?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the number of data points in the range by the total number of data points, then multiply by 100.

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.

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How do you interpret a dot plot?

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A dot plot shows the distribution of data points, allowing you to see how many times each value occurs and identify trends.

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What does a histogram tell you about a data set?

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A histogram shows the frequency distribution of data, helping to visualize the shape, center, and spread of the data.

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What is the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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What is the median of a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in ascending order.

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How do you find the frequency of a specific value in a dot plot?

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Count the number of dots that correspond to that specific value.

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What is a bin in a histogram?

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A bin is a range of values that groups data points together in a histogram.

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