Line Plot Practice

Front

What is a line plot?

Back

A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, where each data point is represented by an 'X' or a dot.

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How do you find the range of a set of data?

Back

The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

Front

What does it mean to measure in inches?

Back

Inches are a unit of length in the imperial system, commonly used to measure small distances.

Front

How do you read a line plot?

Back

To read a line plot, look at the number line to see the values and count the number of 'X's above each value to determine frequency.

Front

What is the difference between the longest and shortest values in a data set?

Back

The difference is calculated by subtracting the shortest value from the longest value.

Front

What is the purpose of a line plot?

Back

A line plot helps visualize data, making it easier to see trends, frequencies, and differences.

Front

If a frog is 5 inches long and another is 2 1/4 inches long, what is the difference in their lengths?

Back

The difference is 5 - 2 1/4 = 2 3/4 inches.

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What does the term 'frequency' mean in a line plot?

Back

Frequency refers to how many times a particular value appears in the data set.

Front

How can you determine which point represents 7/8 on a line plot?

Back

Locate the point on the number line that corresponds to 7/8, which is between 0.75 and 0.875.

Front

What is the total distance if Johnny walked 3 1/2 miles one day and 4 1/8 miles the next?

Back

The total distance is 3 1/2 + 4 1/8 = 7 5/8 miles.