Stem and Leaf

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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 the purpose of a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The purpose of a stem-and-leaf plot is to organize data to show its shape and distribution while keeping the original data values.

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How can you find the mode in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set, which can be identified by looking at the leaves in the plot.

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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.

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How do you find the median using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To find the median, list all the data values represented in the plot, then locate the middle value.

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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 the 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 smallest leaf value from the largest leaf value.