Dot Plot
A dot chart or dot plot is a statistical chart consisting of data points plotted on a fairly simple scale, typically using filled in circles.
Example
Problem Statement:
A study of "To what extent does it take you to have breakfast?" has these outcomes:
|
Minutes |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
|
People |
6 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
Draw the Dot Plot for Minutes to Eat Breakfast!
Solution:
6 individuals take 0 minutes to have breakfast (they most likely had no breakfast!), 2 individuals say they just burn through 1 moment eating, and so on. And here is the dot plot:
