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 help visualize the shape of a 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 and provide a visual representation of its distribution.

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How do you determine the number of leaves in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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Count the number of leaves associated with each stem.

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

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The data values are 42, 43, and 45.

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What is the advantage of using a stem-and-leaf plot over a bar graph?

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A stem-and-leaf plot retains the original data values while providing a visual representation, unlike a bar graph which summarizes the data.

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

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The mode can be found by identifying the stem with the most leaves.

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What does it mean if a stem has many leaves?

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It means that there are many data values that share the same leading digit.