Stem and leaf plot

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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 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(s) of the data values.

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

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To read a stem-and-leaf plot, combine the stem with each leaf to form the original data values.

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

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The purpose is to organize data to easily see its shape, distribution, and to identify the frequency of data points.

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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 represented in the plot and find the middle value.

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What is the mode in 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 from the plot.

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How do you determine the range from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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The range is determined by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value shown in the plot.

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

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The first step is to organize the data in ascending order.

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Can a stem-and-leaf plot represent decimal numbers?

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Yes, a stem-and-leaf plot can represent decimal numbers by using the whole number part as the stem and the decimal part as the leaf.