Line Plots and Data AnalysisQuiz

1.

A line plot shows these X marks above the values: 1/4 (2 X's), 1/2 (5 X's), 3/4 (3 X's), 1 (1 X). What is the MODE?

2.

Using the same data as above (values: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 with 2, 5, 3, 1 marks each), what is the RANGE?

3.

What is the TOTAL of all data values in a line plot that shows: 2 inches (3 X's), 3 inches (2 X's), 4 inches (1 X)?

4.

Which type of graph would be BEST for showing the distribution of lengths of fish caught in a pond, measured to the nearest 1/2 inch?

5.

A line plot shows the lengths of 10 worms: five worms are 1/2 inch, three worms are 3/4 inch, and two worms are 1 inch. What is the total combined length of all worms?

6.

Describe what a cluster and a gap on a line plot tell you about the data.