Stem and Leaf Day 2

Front

What is a stem-and-leaf plot?

Back

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.

Front

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

Back

The 'stem' represents the leading digit(s) of the data values.

Front

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

Back

The 'leaf' represents the trailing digit(s) of the data values.

Front

How do you find the difference between two numbers?

Back

To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Front

What is a frequency table?

Back

A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each value occurs.

Front

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

Back

To read a stem-and-leaf plot, look at the stems on the left and the leaves on the right to determine the original data values.

Front

What is the purpose of a dot plot?

Back

A dot plot is used to display the frequency of data points in a simple and visual way.

Front

How do you determine the range of a data set?

Back

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

Front

What is the mode of a data set?

Back

The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

Front

What is the median of a data set?

Back

The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.