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 leftmost 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 rightmost digit(s) of the data values.

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How do you determine 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 identified by looking for the leaf with the most entries.

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

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To find the median, list all the data values in order and locate the middle value.

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What is the purpose of a stem and leaf plot?

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The purpose is to organize and display data while preserving the original values, making it easier to analyze the distribution.

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How do you read a stem and leaf plot?

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Each row represents a stem, and the leaves on that row represent the values associated with that stem.

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What is the minimum value in a data set?

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The minimum value is the smallest number in the data set.

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What is the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.

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How do you count frequencies in a stem and leaf plot?

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Count the number of leaves associated with each stem to determine the frequency of each value.