Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using dots above the corresponding values.

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How do you represent data on a line plot?

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You represent data on a line plot by placing a dot above the number that corresponds to each data point.

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What does each dot on a line plot represent?

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Each dot on a line plot represents one occurrence of a value in the data set.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to visually display data to make it easier to see patterns, trends, and frequencies.

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How can you find the least common amount in a line plot?

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To find the least common amount, look for the value with the fewest dots above it.

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What does it mean if a line plot has no dots above a number?

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If there are no dots above a number, it means that value did not occur in the data set.

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How do you determine the total number of occurrences in a line plot?

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You determine the total number of occurrences by counting all the dots above each value on the line plot.

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What is the first step in creating a line plot?

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The first step in creating a line plot is to collect and organize your data.

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What is an example of data that can be represented on a line plot?

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An example of data that can be represented on a line plot is the number of books read by students in a class.

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How do you show a teacher your line plot?

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You show a teacher your line plot by raising your hand and waiting for them to come over.