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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a type of graph that displays data along a number line, showing the frequency of data points.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the marks above each number on the number line to determine how many times each value occurs.

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

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Each 'X' in a line plot represents one occurrence of a data point.

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How can you determine the total number of data points from a line plot?

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To determine the total number of data points, count all the 'X's above each value on the line plot.

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What is the purpose of using a line plot?

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The purpose of using a line plot is to visually display the distribution of data and to easily identify trends and frequencies.

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How do you find the mode from a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently, 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 displays data points along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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How can you use a line plot to answer questions about data?

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You can use a line plot to quickly find frequencies, modes, and to compare different data points.

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What does it mean if a line plot has a peak?

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A peak in a line plot indicates that there is a value with a higher frequency compared to others.

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How do you calculate the total from a line plot?

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To calculate the total, sum the frequencies represented by the 'X's for all data points.

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