Stem and Leaf Review

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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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How do you read a stem-and-leaf plot?

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In a stem-and-leaf plot, the 'stem' represents the leading digit(s) of the data values, while the 'leaf' represents the trailing digit. For example, in the stem '3 | 4', '3' is the stem and '4' is the leaf, representing the number 34.

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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 of the data values.

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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 is the purpose of a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The purpose of a stem-and-leaf plot is to organize and display data to show its shape and distribution while preserving the original data values.

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How do you find the median from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To find the median, list all the data values represented by the leaves in order, then 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 identify the mode using a stem-and-leaf plot?

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Look for the stem with the most leaves; the leaves represent the most frequently occurring values.

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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 a data set.