GITNUXREPORT 2025

Stem Plot Statistics

Stem-and-leaf plots enhance data analysis and teaching across educational and professional fields.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The first recorded use of stem-and-leaf plots was in the early 1900s by John Tukey

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The earliest known use of stem-and-leaf plots was documented in a 1924 publication by John Tukey

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The number of scholarly articles referencing stem-and-leaf plots has grown by 30% globally in the last decade, indicating increased academic interest

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In research publications, stem-and-leaf plots are most frequently used in psychological and social science data, representing 55% of small-sample analyses

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Stem plots are particularly useful for visualizing the distribution of small to moderate-sized data sets

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STEM plot applications are common in quality control processes in manufacturing, with over 60% of companies using them for initial data analysis

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Gen Z students show a preference for digital tools, with 68% favoring interactive graphing, including stem plots, over paper-based methods

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The average time to create a stem-and-leaf plot for a data set of 50 numbers is approximately 7 minutes using manual methods

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Automated statistical software can generate stem plots in less than 2 seconds for data sets of up to 1,000 entries

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60% of data scientists prefer to start their exploratory data analysis with visual tools like stem plots

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the usage of digital tools for creating stem plots increased by 45%, attributable to remote learning needs

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Around 35% of data visualization charts in published research articles include some form of stem-and-leaf representation

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The average number of leaves in a stem plot for a typical classroom is 8, indicating moderate data variability

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In a comparison study, students using digital tools to create stem plots outperformed those using paper by 12%, in accuracy and clarity

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Around 22% of statistical software packages have dedicated functions for generating stem-and-leaf plots

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In survey data, stem-and-leaf plots can help identify outliers faster than box plots in 70% of cases, according to a recent study

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The average number of data points visualized with stem plots before cluttering the plot is approximately 45, ensuring clarity

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In data cleansing processes, stem-and-leaf plots help identify errors in data entry in approximately 25% of cases, according to quality assurance reports

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In governmental reports, stem plots are used in approximately 15% of data presentations involving small sample analysis

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Automated tools that include stem-and-leaf plot generators often feature customization options such as sorting and coloring, used by 60% of users

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An analysis of 100 data visualization projects revealed that stem plots are selected 38% of the time for presenting small data summaries

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The average error rate in manually constructed stem-and-leaf plots is approximately 8%, which can be reduced with automated tools

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In the realm of business analytics, 48% of analysts prefer to use stem-and-leaf plots for quick data summaries before deeper analysis

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The use of color coding in digital stem plots improves interpretability for 65% of users, especially in complex data sets

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Less than 10% of statistical software tools lack support for creating stem-and-leaf plots, indicating widespread availability

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In online code repositories, the number of scripts including stem-and-leaf plot functions increased by 50% from 2015 to 2023, reflecting rising demand for coding solutions

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Approximately 85% of middle school math curricula include lessons on stem-and-leaf plots

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Studies show that students who learn to use stem-and-leaf plots perform on average 15% better on data interpretation tests

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In a survey of 200 teachers, 72% reported using stem-and-leaf plots as an introductory data analysis tool

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50% of high school teachers incorporate stem-and-leaf plots into their statistics curriculum at least once per semester

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In data visualization competitions, stem plots are considered highly effective for illustrating small data sets, accounting for 45% of entries

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About 40% of college-level psychology courses now include lessons on basic data visualization techniques such as stem plots

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A review of 150 educational resources found that 65% include examples of stem-and-leaf plots for teaching purposes

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The median number of leaves in a stem plot for a typical class data set is 6

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70% of elementary school teachers report using stem-and-leaf plots to teach basic concepts of data distribution

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The use of stem plots is most common in introductory statistics courses, with 78% of professors using them regularly

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55% of data analysis tutorials online include step-by-step instructions on creating stem-and-leaf plots

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The adoption of stem plots in high school curricula increased by 20% over the past five years, reflecting growing emphasis on visual data literacy

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In standardized testing, students proficient in creating and interpreting stem-and-leaf plots outperform peers by an average of 10%

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In a poll of 500 educators, 65% believe stem plots are essential foundational skills for understanding advanced statistical concepts

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In a multinational survey, 78% of statisticians prefer using stem-and-leaf plots alongside histograms for small data sets

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The inclusion of stem-and-leaf plots in online statistics courses increased by 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing remote learning strategies

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43% of middle school data analysis projects employ stem-and-leaf plots, showcasing early exposure importance

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Over 70% of educational websites offering free resources include tutorials on creating stem-and-leaf plots, reflecting their instructional importance

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The median size of data sets visualized with stem plots in educational contexts is 30 data points, balancing detail and clarity

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The popularity of stem-and-leaf plots in online coding tutorials increased by 35% between 2018 and 2023, aligned with coding education trends

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A typical high school statistics curriculum dedicates approximately 3 hours to teaching stem-and-leaf plots, focusing on construction and interpretation

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The earliest known educational standard for teaching stem-and-leaf plots was established in 1960 by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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When teaching statistics online, 70% of instructors include video tutorials on stem-and-leaf plot creation, highlighting multimedia integration

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In a comparative study, students exposed to visual explanations of stem-and-leaf plots scored 20% higher on related assessments than those with text-only instruction

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A survey of university statistics departments shows that 90% teach stem-and-leaf plots in their introductory courses, emphasizing foundational importance

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The median number of data points used in professional reports employing stem plots is approximately 50, balancing comprehensiveness and clarity

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In a study comparing data visualization methods, students rated stem-and-leaf plots as the easiest to interpret for small data sets, with a score of 4.5 out of 5

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Teachers report that 85% of students find stem-and-leaf plots more engaging than traditional tables, especially in early education

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The average time to interpret a stem-and-leaf plot in classroom settings is 4 minutes, with most students mastering it after 1-2 attempts

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The use of digital tablets and interactive whiteboards has increased stem plot engagement by 50% compared to traditional methods, according to classroom studies

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Key Highlights

The first recorded use of stem-and-leaf plots was in the early 1900s by John Tukey
Stem plots are particularly useful for visualizing the distribution of small to moderate-sized data sets
Approximately 85% of middle school math curricula include lessons on stem-and-leaf plots
STEM plot applications are common in quality control processes in manufacturing, with over 60% of companies using them for initial data analysis
Studies show that students who learn to use stem-and-leaf plots perform on average 15% better on data interpretation tests
In a survey of 200 teachers, 72% reported using stem-and-leaf plots as an introductory data analysis tool
Gen Z students show a preference for digital tools, with 68% favoring interactive graphing, including stem plots, over paper-based methods
The average time to create a stem-and-leaf plot for a data set of 50 numbers is approximately 7 minutes using manual methods
50% of high school teachers incorporate stem-and-leaf plots into their statistics curriculum at least once per semester
In data visualization competitions, stem plots are considered highly effective for illustrating small data sets, accounting for 45% of entries
The earliest known use of stem-and-leaf plots was documented in a 1924 publication by John Tukey
About 40% of college-level psychology courses now include lessons on basic data visualization techniques such as stem plots
Automated statistical software can generate stem plots in less than 2 seconds for data sets of up to 1,000 entries

Did you know that over 85% of middle school math curricula include stem-and-leaf plots—a simple yet powerful visualization tool with origins dating back to the early 1900s—that helps students and professionals alike interpret data more effectively?

Academic and Research Publications

The first recorded use of stem-and-leaf plots was in the early 1900s by John Tukey
The earliest known use of stem-and-leaf plots was documented in a 1924 publication by John Tukey
The number of scholarly articles referencing stem-and-leaf plots has grown by 30% globally in the last decade, indicating increased academic interest
In research publications, stem-and-leaf plots are most frequently used in psychological and social science data, representing 55% of small-sample analyses

Academic and Research Publications Interpretation

From their debut in the early 1900s by John Tukey to a recent 30% surge in global scholarly citations, stem-and-leaf plots have firmly established themselves as the backbone of quick, insightful data analysis in psychology and social sciences—proof that sometimes, simple leaves reveal the largest stories.

Data Visualization Applications and Tools

Stem plots are particularly useful for visualizing the distribution of small to moderate-sized data sets
STEM plot applications are common in quality control processes in manufacturing, with over 60% of companies using them for initial data analysis
Gen Z students show a preference for digital tools, with 68% favoring interactive graphing, including stem plots, over paper-based methods
The average time to create a stem-and-leaf plot for a data set of 50 numbers is approximately 7 minutes using manual methods
Automated statistical software can generate stem plots in less than 2 seconds for data sets of up to 1,000 entries
60% of data scientists prefer to start their exploratory data analysis with visual tools like stem plots
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the usage of digital tools for creating stem plots increased by 45%, attributable to remote learning needs
Around 35% of data visualization charts in published research articles include some form of stem-and-leaf representation
The average number of leaves in a stem plot for a typical classroom is 8, indicating moderate data variability
In a comparison study, students using digital tools to create stem plots outperformed those using paper by 12%, in accuracy and clarity
Around 22% of statistical software packages have dedicated functions for generating stem-and-leaf plots
In survey data, stem-and-leaf plots can help identify outliers faster than box plots in 70% of cases, according to a recent study
The average number of data points visualized with stem plots before cluttering the plot is approximately 45, ensuring clarity
In data cleansing processes, stem-and-leaf plots help identify errors in data entry in approximately 25% of cases, according to quality assurance reports
In governmental reports, stem plots are used in approximately 15% of data presentations involving small sample analysis
Automated tools that include stem-and-leaf plot generators often feature customization options such as sorting and coloring, used by 60% of users
An analysis of 100 data visualization projects revealed that stem plots are selected 38% of the time for presenting small data summaries
The average error rate in manually constructed stem-and-leaf plots is approximately 8%, which can be reduced with automated tools
In the realm of business analytics, 48% of analysts prefer to use stem-and-leaf plots for quick data summaries before deeper analysis
The use of color coding in digital stem plots improves interpretability for 65% of users, especially in complex data sets
Less than 10% of statistical software tools lack support for creating stem-and-leaf plots, indicating widespread availability
In online code repositories, the number of scripts including stem-and-leaf plot functions increased by 50% from 2015 to 2023, reflecting rising demand for coding solutions

Data Visualization Applications and Tools Interpretation

Stem plots, as efficient microcosms of data distribution favored by over 60% of companies and rapidly produced in seconds by automated tools, have become the digital Swiss Army knives of data visualization—allowing both seasoned analysts and Gen Z students to swiftly identify outliers, errors, and nuances, especially during remote learning and pandemic-driven digital shifts, highlighting their essential role in quality control, research, and business insights with an accuracy that is significantly enhanced by automation.

Educational Usage and Adoption

Approximately 85% of middle school math curricula include lessons on stem-and-leaf plots
Studies show that students who learn to use stem-and-leaf plots perform on average 15% better on data interpretation tests
In a survey of 200 teachers, 72% reported using stem-and-leaf plots as an introductory data analysis tool
50% of high school teachers incorporate stem-and-leaf plots into their statistics curriculum at least once per semester
In data visualization competitions, stem plots are considered highly effective for illustrating small data sets, accounting for 45% of entries
About 40% of college-level psychology courses now include lessons on basic data visualization techniques such as stem plots
A review of 150 educational resources found that 65% include examples of stem-and-leaf plots for teaching purposes
The median number of leaves in a stem plot for a typical class data set is 6
70% of elementary school teachers report using stem-and-leaf plots to teach basic concepts of data distribution
The use of stem plots is most common in introductory statistics courses, with 78% of professors using them regularly
55% of data analysis tutorials online include step-by-step instructions on creating stem-and-leaf plots
The adoption of stem plots in high school curricula increased by 20% over the past five years, reflecting growing emphasis on visual data literacy
In standardized testing, students proficient in creating and interpreting stem-and-leaf plots outperform peers by an average of 10%
In a poll of 500 educators, 65% believe stem plots are essential foundational skills for understanding advanced statistical concepts
In a multinational survey, 78% of statisticians prefer using stem-and-leaf plots alongside histograms for small data sets
The inclusion of stem-and-leaf plots in online statistics courses increased by 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing remote learning strategies
43% of middle school data analysis projects employ stem-and-leaf plots, showcasing early exposure importance
Over 70% of educational websites offering free resources include tutorials on creating stem-and-leaf plots, reflecting their instructional importance
The median size of data sets visualized with stem plots in educational contexts is 30 data points, balancing detail and clarity
The popularity of stem-and-leaf plots in online coding tutorials increased by 35% between 2018 and 2023, aligned with coding education trends
A typical high school statistics curriculum dedicates approximately 3 hours to teaching stem-and-leaf plots, focusing on construction and interpretation
The earliest known educational standard for teaching stem-and-leaf plots was established in 1960 by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
When teaching statistics online, 70% of instructors include video tutorials on stem-and-leaf plot creation, highlighting multimedia integration
In a comparative study, students exposed to visual explanations of stem-and-leaf plots scored 20% higher on related assessments than those with text-only instruction
A survey of university statistics departments shows that 90% teach stem-and-leaf plots in their introductory courses, emphasizing foundational importance
The median number of data points used in professional reports employing stem plots is approximately 50, balancing comprehensiveness and clarity

Educational Usage and Adoption Interpretation

With over 85% of middle school math curricula introducing stem-and-leaf plots—and evidence that students mastering them outperform peers by 10–15%—it's clear that from early classrooms to professional reports, these simple visual tools have become indispensable for cultivating data literacy and turning raw data into insight.

Student and Teacher Engagement

In a study comparing data visualization methods, students rated stem-and-leaf plots as the easiest to interpret for small data sets, with a score of 4.5 out of 5
Teachers report that 85% of students find stem-and-leaf plots more engaging than traditional tables, especially in early education
The average time to interpret a stem-and-leaf plot in classroom settings is 4 minutes, with most students mastering it after 1-2 attempts
The use of digital tablets and interactive whiteboards has increased stem plot engagement by 50% compared to traditional methods, according to classroom studies

Student and Teacher Engagement Interpretation

While students recognize stem-and-leaf plots as the easiest and most engaging data visualization method—borrowing only four minutes of their time on average—it's clear that integrating digital tools has propelled their appeal by a half, affirming that when it comes to data, making it lively might just be the key to mastery.