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What is a dot map?
Think of dots as representations of something like people or resources.
Why are dot maps useful?
Consider how pictures can communicate ideas faster than words.
What is the main purpose of a dot map?
Focus on what dot maps are designed to communicate.
True or False: Dot maps can become cluttered if too many dots are used.
Consider if crowding on maps makes data clearer or murkier.
Using the following population data – City A (600,000), City B (1,200,000), City C (150,000) where each dot represents 200,000, create a dot map illustration.
Pay attention to how to scale the dots per the data given!
Critique a given dot map of your choice: How clear is it in showing the population? What improvements would you suggest?
Think about how visual clutter can affect understanding.
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