Dot

Dot plots are similar to bar charts.

Imagine a bar chart. Where do your eyes go? Our eyes are naturally drawn to the ends of the bars. Our brains are comparing the lengths of each category.

A dot plot takes advantage of that brain function by placing a circle or dot at the end of each bar. When you peel away the bar, you’re left with a dot plot.

Resources

• Introduction to Dot Plots by Ann K. Emery

Tutorial

• Easy Dot Plots in Excel by Stephanie Evergreen

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