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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a statistical chart that uses dots to represent the frequency of data points in a dataset.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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To read a dot plot, count the number of dots above each value on the number line to determine the frequency of each data point.

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot in a dot plot represents one occurrence of a data point.

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How can you determine the mode from a dot plot?

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The mode is the value with the highest number of dots above it in the dot plot.

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What is the purpose of using a dot plot?

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Dot plots are used to visualize the distribution of data and to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.

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How do you find the total number of data points in a dot plot?

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To find the total number of data points, add up the number of dots for all values in the dot plot.

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

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A dot plot shows individual data points, while a bar graph shows the total frequency of data points in intervals.

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How can you identify outliers in a dot plot?

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Outliers can be identified as dots that are far away from the rest of the data points in the dot plot.

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What does it mean if a dot plot is symmetrical?

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A symmetrical dot plot indicates that the data is evenly distributed around a central value.

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How do you determine the range from a dot plot?

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The range is determined by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value represented in the dot plot.

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