4th Grade Stem and Leaf plots and Frequency Tables

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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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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 read a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To read a stem-and-leaf plot, combine the stem with each leaf to form the original data values.

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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each value occurs.

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How do you find the total number of observations in a frequency table?

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To find the total number of observations, add up all the frequencies in the table.

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What is the mode in a set of data?

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

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.

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How do you determine how many items fall within a specific range in a frequency table?

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To determine how many items fall within a specific range, sum the frequencies of the values that fall within that range.

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What is the purpose of using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The purpose of using a stem-and-leaf plot is to visualize the distribution of data while keeping the original data values.