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7.07 Dot plots

Interactive practice questions

A group of people were surveyed on the number of websites they visit on a daily basis, and the results are displayed in the following dot plot:

Complete the frequency table.

Websites visited daily Frequency
$0$0 $\editable{}$
$1$1 $\editable{}$
$2$2 $\editable{}$
$3$3 $\editable{}$
$4$4 $\editable{}$
$5$5 $\editable{}$
$6$6 $\editable{}$
Easy
1min

The number of three-pointers scored in a basketball game are shown in the dot plot below. The mode is $2$2. If the outlier is removed what is the new mode?

Easy
< 1min

The following dot plot shows the number of students in each section of the school band:

Easy
1min

The dot plot shows the temperature ($^\circ C$°C) in a town over a several week period. Identify the temperature that is an outlier.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

6.SP.4

Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots (line plots), histograms, and box plots. (GAISE Model, step 3)

6.SP.5

Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.

6.SP.5a

Report the number of observations.

6.SP.5b

Describe the nature of the attribute under investigation, including how it was measured and its units of measurement.

6.SP.5c

Find the quantitative measures of center (median and/or mean) for a numerical data set and recognize that this value summarizes the data set with a single number. Interpret mean as an equal or fair share. Find measures of variability (range and interquartile range) as well as informally describe the shape and the presence of clusters, gaps, peaks, and outliers in a distribution.

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