How to Make a Stem-and-Leaf Plot (Decimals) | Math with Mr. J

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

• To calculate the average of a data set.

• To organize and display data.

• To find the median of a data set.

• To create a bar graph.

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

• Draw the stem and leaf columns.

• List the stems.

• Order the data from least to greatest.

• Create a key.

When creating a stem-and-leaf plot for the number 2.6, what would be the stem and what would be the leaf?

• Stem: 2, Leaf: 6

• Stem: 2.6, Leaf: None

• Stem: 0, Leaf: 26

• Stem: 6, Leaf: 2

Why is it important to include a key in a stem-and-leaf plot?

• To make the plot look more colorful.

• To show the total number of data points.

• To explain how to read the plot and what the stems and leaves represent.

• To highlight the largest and smallest values.