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 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 find 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 do you find the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.

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How do you calculate the mean of a data set?

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The mean is calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

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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 easily identify its shape, central tendency, and variability.

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How can you determine the number of players who threw a minimum of 97.2 mph from a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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Count the leaves that correspond to stems representing values of 97.2 mph and above.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you interpret the data in a Stem and Leaf Plot?

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You interpret the data by analyzing the stems and leaves to understand the distribution and frequency of the data.