When do you use a stem and leaf plot?

Answer 1

You would use a stem and leaf plot when

• you have a small number of observations (more than 30 and it is not worth it)
• from a discrete variable
• and these are not spread out too thinly
• You want a simple summary such as the range and median and possibly the quartiles..
  

Answer 2

A stem and leaf plot is used to organize and display a small set of data. It allows you to see the individual data points as well as the distribution and range of the data. Stem and leaf plots are particularly useful when dealing with numerical data and can be helpful for identifying patterns or outliers within the data set.