Question

A dot plot titled runs scored per game going from 3 to 8. 3 has 4 dots, 4 has 5 dots, 5 has 6 dots, 6 has 2 dots, 7 has 0 dots, and 8 has 3 dots. The dot plot shows the number of runs scored by the boy's baseball team for each game last season. Which of the following describes the data in the dot plot? Select all that apply.

1) There are two gaps in the data.
2) There is a cluster between 3 and 6.
3) There is a cluster at 7.
4) There is a peak at 5.
5) There is a gap between 6 and 8.

Answer 1

The data in the dot plot reveals two gaps (at 7 runs and between 6 and 8 runs), a cluster between 3 and 6, a peak at 5, and no cluster at 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about the interpretation of a dot plot titled runs scored per game going from 3 to 8. The dot plot represents the runs scored by a boy's baseball team for each game last season, with scores ranging from 3 runs to 8 runs per game. According to the information provided:

• 3 runs were scored in 4 games.
• 4 runs were scored in 5 games.
• 5 runs were scored in 6 games.
• 6 runs were scored in 2 games.
• 7 runs were scored in 0 games.
• 8 runs were scored in 3 games.

Now, let's analyze the statements given:

1. There are two gaps in the data: True, because there's a gap at 7 runs (where there are no data points) and between the points at 6 and 8 runs.
2. There is a cluster between 3 and 6: True, as most of the data points are concentrated in this area.
3. There is a cluster at 7: False, because there are no data points at 7.
4. There is a peak at 5: True, since the most number of games (6) had 5 runs scored.
5. There is a gap between 6 and 8: True, as there are no data points for 7 runs, creating a gap between 6 and 8 runs.