Which measure of center is best??
Sam's Test Scores
Consider the Mean. a) How many data values are less than the mean b) How many data values are greater than the mean?
Do you believe that the mean is a good measure of the center of Sam's Test scores? Explain your answer.
Consider the Median. a) How many data values are less than the median? b) How many data values are greater than the median?
Do you believe that the median is a good measure of the center of Sam's Test scores? Explain your answer.
Consider the Mode. a) How many data values are less than the mode? b) How many data values are greater than the mode?
Do you believe that the mode is a good measure of the center of Sam's Test scores? Explain your answer.
Students' Hourly Wages
Which measure of center best represents this data? Explain you choice.
Which calculation do you believe is the best measure of center for data, if the data is imbalanced?
Which calculation do you believe is the best measure of center for data that is balanced? Explain your answer.