Median; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the left.
In this case, the median would best represent the distribution as the prices are skewed to the left. Since there are a few higher prices, the mean would be influenced by these higher values and may not accurately represent the typical price for biweekly lawn mowing services.
Here are the prices for biweekly lawn mowing services for 13 local companies:
15, 15, 20, 30, 30, 35, 40, 40, 40, 40, 50, 50, 50
Which measure of center—mean or median—best represents the shape of the distribution?
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Responses
Mean; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the left.
Mean; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the left.
Median; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the left.
Median; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the left.
Mean; the shape of the distribution is close to symmetrical.
Mean; the shape of the distribution is close to symmetrical.
Median; the shape of the distribution is skewed to the right.
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