Question

two basketball players average the same number of points per game. what information would be most helpful in determining which player’s game performances show the least variability?
○ the most and least points each player has scored in a game
○ the number of games each player has played
○ the average number of points each player’s team scores per game
○ the total number of points each player has scored

Explanation:

Variability in game performances can be measured by looking at the spread of data. The most and least points scored in a game (range) is a simple measure of variability. Total points (\(=\) average \(\times\) number of games) and average points per game do not directly measure spread. The number of games played is not a measure of performance variability.

Answer:

the most and least points each player has scored in a game