Question

lizard length (cm)
6 6 6.5 7
7 7 7 8
make a dot plot of the data.
lizards
length (cm)

Explanation:

Step1: List all data values

Data: 6, 6, 6.5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8

Step2: Count frequency per value

• 6 cm: 2 times
• 6.5 cm: 1 time
• 7 cm: 4 times
• 8 cm: 1 time

Step3: Plot dots on number line

Place dots above each value matching its frequency.

Answer:

A dot plot with:

• 2 dots above 6
• 1 dot above 6.5
• 4 dots above 7
• 1 dot above 8

on the given number line (5 to 9 cm).