A population of N=8 scores has a mean of µ = 20. If one score is changed from X=14 to X=50, what will be the value for the new mean?

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Mean = Σ(scores)/N

20 = x/8

160 = Σ(scores)

With 36 additional points, Σ(scores) = 196

New Mean = 196/8