An instructor has collected data about the majors of each of the students in her class. Which of the following will be the best method of presenting these data?
A) A mean
B) A stem and leaf plot
C) A variance
D) A standard deviation

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A stem and leaf plot is best for presenting categorical data such as majors of students, as it allows for a clear, organized display of the data. Mean, variance, and standard deviation are measures used for quantitative data, not for categorical data like majors.

An Instructor Has Collected Data About the Majors of Each