Line Plots (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

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Line Plots
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What is a line plot?

Shows frequency of data along a number line using symbols

Alternative name for line plot

Dot plot

Main purpose of a line plot

Show frequency of data points along a number line

Symbols used in line plots

xx or dots

Number line on a line plot

Horizontal line showing different values

Marks on a line plot (e.g., xx or dots)

Show how many times each value occurs

Labels on a line plot

Show what the values represent

How to read a line plot

Count the xx's or dots above each value

Why line plots show frequency clearly

Can quickly see most common values & how often they occur

Why are line plots easy to use?

Simple and straightforward

Finding the most common value on a line plot

Look for value with most dots or xx's above it

Finding frequency of a specific value

Count number of dots or xx's above that value

Finding total in a range (e.g., 4545 or more)

Count & add all dots above values in that range

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