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 with each leaf to form the original data values.

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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 to easily see its shape and distribution while preserving the actual data values.

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How can you find the median from a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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To find the median, list all the data values represented in the plot and find the middle value.

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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How can you determine the mode using a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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Look for the leaf that appears most frequently in the plot; the corresponding stem will give you the mode.

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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 the data set.

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How do you calculate the range from a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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Identify the highest and lowest values from the plot and subtract the lowest from the highest.