Question

answer the questions below.

(a) the 9 participants in an experiment had the following reaction times (in milliseconds):
779, 786, 787, 789, 795, 803, 807, 810, 829.
which measure should be used to summarize the data?

• mean
• median
• mode

(b) the readers of a childrens magazine are asked to name their favorite animals.
which measure indicates the animal chosen most often?

• mean
• median
• mode

(c) the 9 members of the dance team each bought new shoes. here are the prices they paid:
\\$23, \\$51, \\$52, \\$55, \\$57, \\$58, \\$59, \\$62, \\$65.
which measure should be used to summarize the data?

• mean
• median
• mode

Explanation:

Analyze part (a)

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Analyze part (b)

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Analyze part (c)

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Answer:

Question 1

• (A) Mean (Correct answer)
• (B) Median
• (C) Mode

Question 2

• (A) Mean
• (B) Median
• (C) Mode (Correct answer)

Question 3

• (A) Mean
• (B) Median (Correct answer)
• (C) Mode