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Choose the measure of central tendency that would best describe the set of data. 22, 1, 1, 24, 20, 29, 25, 26, 50, 21, 23 |
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mode |
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mean, median, or mode |
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mean or median |
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range and mean |
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The graphs below show the number of people who rode buses from September through February. Use the graphs to choose the best statement. |
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The graphs represent different data using the same scale. |
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Graph A shows a more gradual increase in ticket sales. |
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Graph B shows a more drastic increase in ticket sales. |
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The graphs represent the same data using different scales. |
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Which of the following data would best be described by mode? |
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Average price of cars made in 1999 |
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Typical family income per year in Montana |
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Average age of people who buy a summer pool pass |
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Most common favorite number of the set of favorite numbers of people in the United States |
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Which of the following graphs is not misleading? |
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Which measure of central tendency would best represent the data set 60, 60, 62, 63, 65, 71, 73, 1060? |
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mean |
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mode |
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median |
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range |
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