Question

Does the mean or median better describe the shape of this data set?
46, 54, 43, 57, 50, 62, 78, 42(1 point)

Answer 1

The median better describes the shape of this data set.

Answer 2

whats the values

Answer 3

The values of the data set are: 46, 54, 43, 57, 50, 62, 78, 42.

Answer 4

oops sorry I meant value of the median

Answer 5

To determine the value of the median in the given data set, we need to arrange the numbers in ascending order:

42, 43, 46, 50, 54, 57, 62, 78.

Since there are 8 numbers in the data set, the median is the middle value. In this case, the middle value is 54. Therefore, the value of the median in this data set is 54.

Answer 6

but what do you do you need to add 50 and 54 and divide by 2

Answer 7

I apologize for the confusion. You are correct when there is an even number of values. To find the median in this case, we need to find the average of the two middle values.

In the given data set: 42, 43, 46, 50, 54, 57, 62, 78.

The two middle values are 50 and 54.
To find the median, we add these two values and divide by 2: (50 + 54) / 2 = 104 / 2 = 52.

Therefore, the value of the median in this data set is 52.

Answer 8

then why did you say 54 before

Answer 9

I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. You are correct; the correct value of the median in this data set is 52. I apologize for any confusion caused. Thank you for pointing out the error.

Answer 10

no problem

Answer 11

Thank you for your understanding. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Answer 12

so the answer is: The median value of 52 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

Answer 13

Yes, that is correct. The median value of 52 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

Answer 14

ok thanks a lot your a grade saver

Answer 15

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions. Good luck with your studies!