Stem and Leaf Plot

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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 read a stem and leaf plot?

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To read a stem and leaf plot, combine the stem and leaf values. For example, a stem of 8 and a leaf of 9 represents the value 89.

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

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The purpose is to organize data in a way that makes it easy to see the shape of the data distribution and to identify specific values.

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How can you find the maximum value in a stem and leaf plot?

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Look at the highest stem and the highest leaf associated with it.

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How can you determine the number of data points in a stem and leaf plot?

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Count the total number of leaves in the plot.

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What does it mean if a stem has multiple leaves?

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It means that there are multiple data points that share the same leading digit(s).

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How do you identify outliers in a stem and leaf plot?

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Outliers can be identified as leaves that are significantly lower or higher than the other leaves in the same stem.

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What is the relationship between a stem and leaf plot and a histogram?

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Both display data distributions, but a stem and leaf plot retains the original data values while a histogram groups data into ranges.