Stem and Leaf Plots

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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 using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The purpose is to organize and display data to easily see its shape and distribution.

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How can you determine the number of data points above a certain value in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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Count the leaves that correspond to stems representing values greater than the specified value.

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If a stem is '2' and the leaves are '3, 4, 5', what are the data values?

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The data values are 23, 24, and 25.

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What does it mean if a stem has many leaves?

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It indicates that there are many data points that share the same leading digit(s).

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

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The mode is the stem with the most leaves, indicating the most frequently occurring data value.

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What is the median in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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