Stem and Leaf 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 read a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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In a Stem and Leaf Plot, the 'stem' represents the leading digit(s) of the data values, while the 'leaf' represents the trailing digit. For example, in the stem '4' and leaf '2', the data value is 42.

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What is the purpose of a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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The purpose of a Stem and Leaf Plot is to organize and display data in a way that allows for easy visualization of the distribution, central tendency, and variability of the data.

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How do you find the minimum value in a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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The minimum value is found by looking at the smallest stem and its corresponding leaf. The smallest leaf value indicates the minimum data point.

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How do you find the maximum value in a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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The maximum value is found by looking at the largest stem and its corresponding leaf. The largest leaf value indicates the maximum data point.

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set.

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How do you calculate the range from a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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To calculate the range, subtract the minimum value from the maximum value found in the Stem and Leaf Plot.

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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 of the data values.

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How can you determine the frequency of a specific value in a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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To determine the frequency of a specific value, count how many times that value appears in the leaves corresponding to its stem.