M6L15 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 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 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 and display data while preserving the original values for easy analysis.

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How can you identify missing data in a stem-and-leaf plot?

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By comparing the original data set with the values represented in the plot, you can identify any missing values.

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What is the first step in creating a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The first step is to separate each data value into a stem and a leaf.

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How do 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, as each leaf represents one data point.

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

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It indicates that there are many data points that share the same leading digit.

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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.