Stem and Leaf Plot Practice

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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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To read a stem-and-leaf plot, the 'stem' represents the leading digit(s) and the 'leaf' represents the trailing digit. For example, in '8|9', '8' is the stem and '9' is the leaf, representing the number 89.

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What does the minimum value in a data set represent?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in a data set.

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What does the maximum value in a data set represent?

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The maximum value is the largest number in a data set.

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How do you calculate the range of a data set?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value.

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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 preserving the original data values.

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What does the term 'data set' mean?

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A data set is a collection of related data points or values.

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How many scores are represented in a stem-and-leaf plot with 18 leaves?

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There are 18 scores represented in the plot.

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What does '8|9' represent in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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'8|9' represents the number 89.

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What is the significance of the leaf in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The leaf provides the last digit(s) of the data values, allowing for detailed representation of the data.