D. The median of 54 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
In this data set, the values are 42, 43, 48, 50, 54, 57, 62, 78. The median value of 54 best represents the center of the data set because it is not affected by extreme values, such as the 78 in this case. The mean value would be influenced by the extreme value of 78 and may not accurately represent the center of the data set.
Does the main or median better describe the shape of this data set?
48,54 43,57, 50,62, 78,42
A. The median value of 52 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
B. The mean value of 52 is the measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
C. The main value of 54 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
D. The median of 54 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
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