Question

riley records the number of homework assignments completed by randomly selected students in her school on monday in the table below.

grade assignments completed
eighth 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5
seventh 6, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 5, 6
sixth 5, 3, 4, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4

make a comparative inference based on the mean values of each data set.
choose the correct response.

• on average, sixth graders completed the fewest assignments.
• on average, seventh graders completed the fewest assignments.
• on average, sixth graders completed the most assignments.
• on average, eighth graders completed the fewest assignments.

Explanation:

Calculate the mean for each grade

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Compare the calculated means

$$ 4.0 < 4.5 < 5.5 \implies \text{Mean}_{\text{sixth}} < \text{Mean}_{\text{eighth}} < \text{Mean}_{\text{seventh}} $$

Evaluate the given statements

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Answer:

• On average, sixth graders completed the fewest assignments. (Correct answer)
• On average, seventh graders completed the fewest assignments.
• On average, sixth graders completed the most assignments.
• On average, eighth graders completed the fewest assignments.