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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyCounting values in a dot plot

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A dot plot shows three dots above 2, one dot above 3, and two dots above 4. How many data values does the plot represent?

Answer: 6

Each dot is one value: 3 + 1 + 2 = 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 counts the distinct values.
If you answered 9
9 adds the numbers on the axis.
If you answered 17
17 sums the values themselves: 2 × 3 + 3 + 4 × 2.

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