A data set of test scores consisted of the following:

On a stem-and-leaf display, the values of the tens digits (3 - 9) are

A) the trailing digits.
B) the leaves.
C) the less significant digits.
D) the stems.

Question

A data set of test scores consisted of the following:

On a stem-and-leaf display, the values of the tens digits (3 - 9) are
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A) the trailing digits. 
B) the leaves. 
C) the less significant digits. 
D) the stems.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a stem-and-leaf display, the tens digit is the stem, and the units digit (or trailing digit) is the leaf. Therefore, the values of the tens digits would be the stems in this data set.

A Data Set of Test Scores Consisted of the Following