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Stem and Leaf Plot

Description:

A stem-and-leaf plot is a graphical representation used in statistics to display a dataset's distribution. It organizes individual data points in a way that helps visualize their numeric values.

Usage:

Stem-and-leaf plots are commonly used to summarize and explore numerical data for analysis. They provide a quick overview of the shape, range, and central tendency of a dataset.

Senses:

1. Noun (Statistics):

In statistics, a stem-and-leaf plot is a method used for organizing and presenting numerical data in a visual form.

Examples:

1. Noun:

She created a stem-and-leaf plot to examine the distribution of test scores.

2. Verb (stem):

Please stem the data before plotting it using a stem-and-leaf plot.

3. Verb (leaf - present participle):

He is leafing through the stem-and-leaf plot to find any outliers.

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