Understanding Stem-and-Leaf Plots
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A stem-and-leaf plot splits each data value into a 'stem' (all but the last digit) and a 'leaf' (the last digit). For example, the value 34 is represented as stem 3 and leaf 4. We list each stem and its leaves to organize the data visually.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
What is the mode in the stem-and-leaf plot: Stem 1 | 2 5 5 7?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
You collected scores from your classmates' math test: 78, 82, 84, 84, 91. Create a stem-and-leaf plot.
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Intermediate
Think About This
Can you determine the median of the following data set represented in a stem-and-leaf plot: Stem 4 | 1 3 5 5 8?
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Which data set matches this stem-and-leaf plot: Stem 2 | 0 1 3 5 5 8?
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