PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 6 of 60
In a stem-and-leaf display, the 'stem' typically represents which part of the numerical data?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The leading digit(s) of the data values.
Explanation
In a standard stem-and-leaf plot, the 'stem' represents the leading digit or digits (like the tens place), while the 'leaf' represents the final trailing digit (like the units place).
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