Measurement and data

6.12(A)

Four Ways to Picture Data

Represent numeric data graphically, including dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to use numerical or graphical representations to analyze problems

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Intro

Graphing Numeric Data

By the end of this lesson you will represent numeric data as a dot plot, a stem-and-leaf plot, a histogram, and a box plot. Imagine asking eight classmates how many minutes their bus ride takes: 5, 7, 7, 8, 10, 10, 10, 14. We will graph this same data set four different ways.