4th Grade Stem and Leaf plots and Frequency Tables

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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 distribution of the data. Each number is split into a 'stem' (the leading digit) and a 'leaf' (the trailing digit).

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

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To read a stem-and-leaf plot, look at the stems on the left side, which represent the leading digits, and the leaves on the right side, which represent the trailing digits. For example, a stem of '3' and a leaf of '5' represents the number 35.

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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each value occurs in a dataset. It lists the values and their corresponding frequencies.

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How do you create a frequency table?

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To create a frequency table, list all the unique values from your data set in one column and count how many times each value appears, placing the counts in the next column.

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What does the term 'frequency' mean in a frequency table?

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Frequency refers to the number of times a particular value appears in a dataset.

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What is the purpose of using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The purpose of using a stem-and-leaf plot is to provide a visual representation of data that retains the original data values while showing the distribution.

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How can you find the mode using a frequency table?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the dataset. In a frequency table, it is the value with the highest frequency.

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What is the difference between a stem-and-leaf plot and a histogram?

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A stem-and-leaf plot displays individual data points while a histogram groups data into ranges (bins) and shows the frequency of data within those ranges.

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How do you determine the range of a dataset?

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The range is determined by subtracting the smallest value in the dataset from the largest value.

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What is an example of data that can be represented in a frequency table?

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An example of data that can be represented in a frequency table is the number of pets owned by students in a class.