Exploring Side by Side Stem and Leaf Plots

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

• To calculate the mean of the data

• To compare two sets of numerical data

• To determine the mode of the data

• To plot data on a map

In a stem-and-leaf plot, what does the 'stem' represent?

• The highest value in the data set

• The first digit(s) of each number

• The last digit of each number

• The lowest value in the data set

Which age would be placed in the 'leaf' section for the males aged 19?

• 91

• 9

• 1

• 19

How are the leaves arranged in a stem-and-leaf plot?

• In descending order

• Randomly

• In ascending order

• Alphabetically

What unique reading order is required for the side-by-side stem-and-leaf plot?

• Top to bottom

• Bottom to top

• Left to right

• Right to left

Which number represents the age 28 for females in the plot?

• 2

• 8

• 28

• 82

What is the first step in creating a stem-and-leaf plot for the heights of girls and boys?

• Sorting the heights in descending order

• Identifying the highest height

• Calculating the average height

• Placing the lowest height in the stem column

In the heights example, which height is placed next to the stem '4' for girls?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 45

How are the heights of boys in the 50s represented in the plot?

• 1, 6, 7, 8

• 5, 1, 6, 7

• 5, 6, 7, 8

• 1, 5, 6, 7

What does the number '65' represent in the context of the heights example?

• The height of the tallest boy

• The height of the tallest girl

• The number of students

• The average height