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 way to display data where each number is split into a 'stem' (the leading digit or digits) and a 'leaf' (the trailing digit).

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How do you read a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To read a stem-and-leaf plot, look at the stems on the left side and the leaves on the right side. Each leaf represents a value that combines with its stem.

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

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The 'stem' represents the leading digits 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 find the mode in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in the plot.

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What is the median in a set of data?

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The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in order.

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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

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What is the greatest value in a data set?

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The greatest value is the highest number in the data set.

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What is the least value in a data set?

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The least value is the lowest number in the data set.

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How do you determine how many values are above a certain number in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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Count the leaves that are greater than the specified number.