Question

the dot plot shows the number of goals erins soccer team scored this season.
goals scored per game
dot plot with 0: 3 dots, 1: 2 dots, 2: 0 dots, 3: 5 dots, 4: 3 dots, 5: 8 dots
which is a true statement about the dot plot?

• the team never scored exactly 2 goals in a single game.
• the team scored exactly 1 goal in 3 games this season.
• the most goals the team scored in a single game were 8.
• the team scored exactly 3 goals in 4 games this season.

Explanation:

1. Check the dot for 2 goals: there are 0 dots, meaning no games had exactly 2 goals.
2. Check the dot count for 1 goal: there are 2 dots, not 3, so this statement is false.
3. Check the highest value on the plot: the maximum is 5 goals, not 8, so this statement is false.
4. Check the dot count for 3 goals: there are 5 dots, not 4, so this statement is false.

Answer:

The team never scored exactly 2 goals in a single game.