Question

for a study on numerical psychology, people were polled about which number between 1 and 5 they like most, and why.
peoples favorite numbers between 1 and 5
(there is a dot plot here with x - axis labeled favorite number from 1 to 5 and y - axis represented by xs. for number 1: 3 xs; number 2: 2 xs; number 3: 1 x; number 4: 5 xs; number 5: 9 xs)
which number was said the fewest times?
(there is a blank box and a submit button)

Explanation:

Step1: Count X's for each number

• Number 1: Count the X's. There are 3 X's.
• Number 2: Count the X's. There are 2 X's.
• Number 3: Count the X's. There is 1 X.
• Number 4: Count the X's. There are 5 X's.
• Number 5: Count the X's. There are 8 X's.

Step2: Identify the smallest count

Compare the counts: 1 (for number 3) is the smallest among 3, 2, 1, 5, 8.

Answer:

3