Exploring Stem-and-Leaf Plots for Data Organization

What is the primary purpose of using a stem-and-leaf plot?

• To predict future trends

• To calculate complex equations

• To organize data visually

• To measure data accuracy

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

• Ordering the data

• Drawing the plot

• Choosing the stem unit

• Assigning leaves

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

• The individual data points

• The main category of data

• The lowest data value

• The highest data value

Why is it important not to skip numbers when assigning stems?

• To avoid data duplication

• To ensure all data is represented

• To make the plot aesthetically pleasing

• To simplify the calculation process

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

• The individual data points

• The main category of data

• The lowest data value

• The highest data value

What does a key in a stem-and-leaf plot help with?

• Reducing the data range

• Decorating the plot

• Increasing the plot size

• Understanding what the numbers represent

What does a stem of '9' and a leaf of '2' represent in the context of test scores?

• 29 percent

• 92 points

• 29 points

• 902 points

How many students scored less than 80 points?

• Five students

• Nine students

• Seven students

• Three students

How is the data distribution described in the given stem-and-leaf plot?

• Most students scored very high or very low

• Most students scored in the middle range

• No clear pattern in data distribution

• Data is evenly distributed

Can stem-and-leaf plots be used with decimal data?

• Only in specific cases

• Only with whole numbers

• No, it's not possible

• Yes, with modifications