Stem and Leaf Plots

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What is a stem and leaf plot?

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A graphical representation of data that displays the distribution of data points while preserving the original data values. Each number is split into a 'stem' (the leading digit) and a 'leaf' (the trailing digit).

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What is an outlier in a stem and leaf plot?

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A data point that is significantly different from the other data points.

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How do you read a stem and leaf plot?

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The 'stem' represents the leading digits, while the 'leaf' represents the trailing digits. For example, in '8|9', '8' is the stem and '9' is the leaf, representing the number 89.

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What does 8|9 represent in a stem and leaf plot?

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89

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How do you determine the minimum value in a data set represented by a stem and leaf plot?

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Identify the smallest stem and its corresponding leaf values.

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What is the purpose of a stem and leaf plot?

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To organize and display quantitative data in a way that allows for easy visualization of the distribution and identification of patterns.

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How can you identify the mode from a stem and leaf plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set, which can be observed by looking for the leaf with the most entries.

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What is the median in a stem and leaf plot?

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The median is the middle value of the ordered data set, which can be found by locating the center leaf in the plot.

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How do you find the range of a data set from a stem and leaf plot?

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Subtract the minimum value from the maximum value in the data set.

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What does the leaf represent in a stem and leaf plot?

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The leaf represents the last digit(s) of the data points.