Math · Age 11 · Data & Statistics
Choosing the Right Average (Ex. 1)
Choose an appropriate average (mean, median, or mode) to describe a situation.
Module
Data & Statistics
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Which average is best to use when the data contains one very high or low outlier?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Shoe sizes sold: 6, 7, 7, 8, 7, 9, 7. Which average best shows the most popular size?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Weekly wages: £200, £210, £195, £2000. Which average best represents a 'typical' wage?
Question 4
Sequence
Data has an outlier. Which average to use? → ____.
Question 5
True or false
The mean is always the best average to use.