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5.06 Compare data representations with histograms

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The histogram and stem-and-leaf plot below show the ages of students in a class.

Which graph allows for identification of individual ages?

A
Stem Leaf
$1$1 $2$2 $2$2 $3$3 $3$3 $3$3 $4$4 $4$4 $4$4 $4$4 $5$5 $5$5 $5$5 $6$6 $6$6 $7$7 $7$7 $7$7 $8$8 $8$8 $8$8
 
Key: $1$1$\mid$$2$2$=$=$12$12
years old
B
Easy
< 1min

Which graph more clearly shows the number of students getting between $80$80 and $89$89?

Medium
< 1min

Which graph more clearly shows the number of students who scored exactly $85$85?

Medium
< 1min

"What proportion of those surveyed had broken less than four bones?"

Which data representation is more appropriate for answering this question?

Medium
< 1min
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Outcomes

7.PS.2

The student will apply the data cycle (formulate questions; collect or acquire data; organize and represent data; and analyze data and communicate results) with a focus on histograms.

7.PS.2f

Compare data represented in histograms with the same data represented in other graphs, including but not limited to line plots (dot plots), circle graphs, and stem-and-leaf plots, and justify which graphical representation best represents the data.

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