The distribution of the data is skewed to the right, as most classmates have fewer siblings, making the median (4) a more appropriate measure of center than the mean (3.3), which is influenced by the few classmates with many siblings.
the image shows a line graph starting from 0 to 10
on the line graph zero has four dots
number one on the line graph shows five dots
number 2 on the line graph shows three dots
number 3 on the line graph shows four dots
number 4 on the line graph shows two dots
number 5 on the line graph shows 0 dots
number 6 on the line graph shows 1 dots
number 7 on the line graph shows 2 dots
numbers 8 and 9 on the line graph shows 0 dots
number 10 on the line graph shows 1 dots
You are trying to find the average number of siblings that your classmates have. In 1 sentences, explain whether the distribution of the data you gathered is symmetrical or skewed and if the mean or median would be the most appropriate center. Also calculate and state the mean and median in your response. Finally, state the best measure of center for the number of siblings.
use a small sentence to explain, no calculations, just an explanation on how you got the answer
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