Stem and Leaf

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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 find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, arrange the data in numerical order and identify the middle number.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the number that occurs most frequently in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the range of a data set?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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

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Each row of a stem-and-leaf plot shows a stem (the leading digit) and the leaves (the trailing digits) that correspond to the 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 and display data while preserving the original values.

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

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The data values are 52, 53, and 54.

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How can you determine how many data points are above a certain value using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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