Stemplot
Definition
A stemplot, also known as a stem-and-leaf plot, is a visual representation of data that shows the distribution and individual values. It organizes data by separating each value into a "stem" (the leftmost digits) and a "leaf" (the rightmost digit).
Analogy
Think of a stemplot like organizing your closet. The stems represent the categories or groups of items, while the leaves are the individual items within each category.
Related terms
Histogram: A histogram is another type of visual representation that displays data using bars to show the frequency or count of values within specific intervals.
Boxplot: A boxplot, also called a box-and-whisker plot, is a graphical summary of data that displays the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values.
Frequency Table: A frequency table is a tabular representation that shows how often different values occur in a dataset. It includes columns for the values and their corresponding frequencies.
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