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 determine the range of a data set?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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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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How can you identify the mode from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The mode can be identified as the leaf that appears most frequently 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 lowest value in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The lowest value is found by looking at the smallest stem and its corresponding leaf.

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What is the highest value in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The highest value is found by looking at the largest stem and its corresponding leaf.

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

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To interpret a stem-and-leaf plot, read the stems vertically and the leaves horizontally to understand the distribution of the data.