PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 53 of 60
When interpreting a standard 'stem-and-leaf' plot, what does the 'stem' generally represent?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The leading digit(s) of the data values.
Explanation
In a stem-and-leaf diagram, the 'stem' clusters the data by its leading digits (e.g., the tens or hundreds place), while the 'leaf' displays the final trailing digit for individual observations.
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