Stem and Leaf and Line Plots

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What is a stem-and-leaf plot?

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A stem-and-leaf plot is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, similar to a histogram, to retain the original data values while showing their distribution.

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How do you find the range in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What does the 'stem' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The 'stem' represents the leading digit(s) of the data values.

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What does the 'leaf' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The 'leaf' represents the trailing digit(s) of the data values.

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How do you determine the mode from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a simple way to display data along a number line, where each dot represents a value.

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How do you find the total number of data points in a line plot?

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Count the total number of dots on the line plot.

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What does each dot represent in a line plot?

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Each dot represents one occurrence of a data value.

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How do you interpret a line plot showing student miles run?

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You can see how many students ran each specific number of miles by counting the dots above each mile value.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.