Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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

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How do you read a line plot?

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You read a line plot by looking at the number of 'X's or dots above each number to see how many times that number occurs.

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What does each 'X' represent in a line plot?

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Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a data point.

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How can you find the total number of items in a line plot?

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To find the total, count all the 'X's or dots on the line plot.

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What is the mode in a set of data?

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

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How do you find the mode using a line plot?

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Look for the number with the most 'X's or dots above it on the line plot.

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What is the range of a set of data?

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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 calculate the range from a line plot?

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Subtract the smallest number from the largest number represented on the line plot.

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What is the median in a set of data?

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The median is the middle number when the data is arranged in order.

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How do you find the median using a line plot?

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Count the total number of 'X's, then find the middle value.