The dot plots show the weights of randomly selected cats and small dogs in different households. What is the difference between the modal weights of cats and small dogs
Without the dot plots, we cannot determine the modal weights of cats and small dogs. Therefore, we cannot calculate the difference between their modal weights.
To find the difference between the modal weights of cats and small dogs based on the dot plots, follow these steps:
1. Identify the mode for the weights of cats on the dot plot. The mode is the value(s) that appear most frequently. Note down the modal weight of cats.
2. Identify the mode for the weights of small dogs on the dot plot. The mode is the value(s) that appear most frequently. Note down the modal weight of small dogs.
3. Calculate the difference between the modal weights by subtracting the modal weight of cats from the modal weight of small dogs.
The resulting value will represent the difference between the modal weights of cats and small dogs.
To find the difference between the modal weights of cats and small dogs, you first need to identify the mode for each dot plot separately. The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data. Here's how you can do it:
1. Examine the dot plot for the weights of cats and identify the value that has the highest frequency, i.e., the value with the most dots. This is the modal weight for cats.
2. Similarly, look at the dot plot for small dogs' weights and determine the value with the highest frequency, which represents the modal weight for small dogs.
3. Once you have identified the modal weights for both cats and small dogs, subtract the modal weight of cats from the modal weight of small dogs.
For example, let's say the modal weight for cats is 10 lbs, and the modal weight for small dogs is 15 lbs. The difference between the modal weights would be 15 - 10 = 5 lbs. Therefore, the difference is 5 lbs.
Remember that the dot plots provide a visual representation of the data, making it easier to identify the modal weights.