How do I make a dot plot?

Type your data values and axis label into the prompt box, choose a style, and click Generate. Figviz places each data point as a dot above the number line and stacks duplicates, so the resulting chart shows the frequency distribution at a glance.

Is the dot plot generator free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate dot plots right away. Purchasing any pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher output resolutions. Credits never expire.

What is the difference between a dot plot and a histogram?

A dot plot shows every individual data point as a dot above a number line, making it ideal for small to medium datasets where the raw values matter. A histogram groups values into bins and suits large datasets. For a statistics class or a report with up to about 50 values, a dot plot is usually more informative.

When should I use a dot plot?

Use a dot plot when your dataset is small to medium in size (roughly 5 to 50 values), when you want to show every individual observation, or when you need to highlight clusters, gaps, and outliers in the data. Dot plots are common in K-12 statistics courses, research reports, and data journalism.

Can I use a dot plot for a stats class or research report?

Yes. Figviz generates dot plots at up to 4K resolution that you can download and paste directly into presentations, worksheets, and reports. As an AI-assisted tool it is great for practice and teaching. For a published research paper, double-check that the values match your data before submitting.

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Basic Frequency Dot Plot

A simple frequency dot plot with stacked dots over a labeled number line, showing how often each value appears in the dataset.

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Data Distribution Dot Plot

A dot plot revealing the shape and spread of a dataset, making clusters, gaps, and outliers immediately visible.

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Comparative Dot Plot (Two Groups)

A back-to-back or color-coded comparative dot plot for comparing the distributions of two groups on a shared axis.

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Cleveland Dot Plot (Ranking)

A Cleveland dot plot ranking items by value, an effective alternative to a bar chart for comparing categories without ink-heavy bars.

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Class Test Scores Dot Plot

A classroom-ready dot plot of student test scores, making it easy to see how the class performed at a glance.

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Dot Plot with Mean and Median Marked

A dot plot with the mean and median clearly marked as vertical reference lines, useful for statistics lessons on central tendency.

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What is a dot plot generator?

A dot plot generator is a tool that turns a list of data values into a dot plot chart automatically. In a dot plot, each data point is represented by a dot placed above its position on a number line, and repeated values are stacked vertically, making it simple to see how frequently each value occurs. Figviz takes a plain-language description of your data and builds a clean, labeled dot plot in seconds, so you spend your time reading the chart rather than drawing it by hand.

How to make a dot plot

List your data values and note the lowest and highest to set the scale of the number line.

Draw a horizontal number line covering that range with evenly spaced, labeled tick marks.

For each value in the dataset, place one dot directly above its position on the line.

If the same value appears more than once, stack each additional dot on top of the previous one.

Add an axis label describing what the number line measures, and a title if needed.

With Figviz, describe your data in the prompt box, pick a style, and click Generate. The tool handles all the layout.

Dot plot vs histogram: which to use?

Dot plots and histograms both show the distribution of a dataset, but they serve slightly different purposes. A dot plot shows every individual data point and works best for small to medium datasets (roughly 5 to 50 values) where preserving the raw values matters. A histogram groups values into bins and works better for large datasets where showing every point would make the chart unreadable. If you are exploring a small dataset in a statistics class or research report, a dot plot gives more detail. If you have hundreds or thousands of observations, a histogram is usually cleaner. Figviz can generate both, so you can compare and choose.

Tips for a clear dot plot

Use a consistent dot size and even spacing so stacked columns are easy to count. Start the number line just below the minimum value and end it just above the maximum so the chart does not have dead space at the edges. Label the axis with units (for example "Height (cm)" rather than just "Height") so the chart is self-explanatory. If you are comparing two groups, use color or shape to distinguish the dots and always include a legend. For statistics homework, mark the mean and median with vertical lines so the reader can see central tendency at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

A dot plot generator is a tool that creates a dot plot chart from your data. With Figviz you describe your dataset in plain language, and the tool draws a labeled number line with dots stacked above each value, ready to download and use in slides or reports.

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