4th Grade Stem & 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 help visualize the distribution of the data.

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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 9 and a leaf of 6 represents the number 96.

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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 to show its shape and distribution while retaining the original data values.

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

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To find the highest value, look at the largest stem and its corresponding leaf.

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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; each leaf represents one data point.

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What does it mean if a stem-and-leaf plot has many leaves on a single stem?

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It indicates that many data points share the same leading digit, showing a concentration of values.

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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 on the same stem.

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What is the significance of the leaf values in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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Leaf values provide the specific data points that make up the distribution.