LINE PLOTS with fractions

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What is a line plot?

Back

A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, often used to display how many times each value occurs.

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What scale is used in a line plot with fractions?

Back

The scale can be in whole numbers or fractions, such as 1/2 hours, which allows for more precise data representation.

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How do you determine the total number of students from a line plot?

Back

You count the total marks or symbols above each value on the line plot to find the total number of students.

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If 2 students studied for 4 hours, how is this represented on a line plot?

Back

There would be 2 marks or symbols above the 4-hour line on the plot.

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What does the height of a mark on a line plot represent?

Back

The height of a mark indicates the number of students or frequency of that particular value.

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How can you find the total hours studied by all students using a line plot?

Back

Multiply the number of students at each hour by the number of hours, then sum all the products.

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What is the purpose of using fractions in a line plot?

Back

Fractions allow for more detailed data representation, especially when values are not whole numbers.

Front

What is the first step in reading a line plot?

Back

Identify the scale and the values represented on the number line.

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How do you identify the most common study time from a line plot?

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Look for the highest mark or symbol on the plot; this indicates the most common study time.

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

Back

A line plot displays data along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to represent frequency for different categories.