Line Plots Review

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a type of graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using X's or other symbols to represent the number of times each value occurs.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the number line to see the values represented and count the symbols above each value to determine how many times that value 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 value in the data set.

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

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To find the total number of items, count all the X's or symbols above the values on the line plot.

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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 do you determine the mode from a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set, which can be identified by the highest stack of X's on the line plot.

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What is the difference between a line plot and a bar graph?

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A line plot shows data along a number line with symbols, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of data in different categories.

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How can you use a line plot to compare two sets of data?

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You can create two line plots on the same number line to visually compare the frequencies of values in each data set.

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What is a fraction in the context of a line plot?

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A fraction in a line plot can represent a part of a whole, showing how many of the total items fall into a specific category.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.