In a stem-and-leaf display,
A) a single digit is used to define each stem, and a single digit is used to define each leaf.
B) a single digit is used to define each stem, and one or more digits are used to define each leaf.
C) one or more digits are used to define each stem, and a single digit is used to define each leaf.
D) one or more digits are used to define each stem, and one or more digits are used to define each leaf.

Question

​In a stem-and-leaf display,
A) ​a single digit is used to define each stem, and a single digit is used to define each leaf.
B) ​a single digit is used to define each stem, and one or more digits are used to define each leaf.
C) ​one or more digits are used to define each stem, and a single digit is used to define each leaf.
D) ​one or more digits are used to define each stem, and one or more digits are used to define each leaf.

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In a stem-and-leaf display, the stem consists of the beginning digit(s) of the numbers being represented, which can be one or more digits, while the leaf is always a single digit representing the last digit of the numbers. This method allows for a quick visual representation of data distribution.

​In a Stem-And-Leaf Display

In a Stem-And-Leaf Display