Stem and leaf plot

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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 median from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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

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What is 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 from the leaves in the plot.

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How do you determine the range from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The range can be determined by subtracting the smallest value (the smallest stem and leaf) from the largest value (the largest stem and leaf) in the plot.

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What is an example of a data set that can be represented in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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An example data set: 12, 13, 15, 22, 23, 25, 30, 31, 32.

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

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To create a stem-and-leaf plot, separate each data value into a stem and a leaf, then organize the stems in a vertical column and list the leaves next to their corresponding stems.