Choosing the Right Average (Ex. 3)

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   Data: 10, 10, 10, 10, 50. The mean is…

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   Data: 10, 10, 10, 10, 50. The median is…

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   For the data 10, 10, 10, 10, 50, which average best represents a 'typical' value?

4. Question 4

   Sequence

   Scores: 8,8,8,9,8,7,8. Most common value? Mode = ____. Best represents class.

5. Question 5

   True or false

   If most values in a data set are the same, the mode is the most representative average.

More exercises in this module

• Reading Charts & Graphs (Ex. 1)

• Comparing Data from Two Graphs (Ex. 3)

• Drawing Bar Charts & Line Graphs (Ex. 1)

• Mean, Median, Mode & Range (Ex. 3)

• Choosing the Right Average (Ex. 1)

• Reading Charts & Graphs (Ex. 2)