Math Problem Statement

For the data set shown 5, 6, 6, 8, 9, 10 which measure is the greatest? O a. Median O b. Range O c. Mean O d. Mode

Solution

To determine which measure is the greatest, let's calculate the following measures:

  1. Median: The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in order. The data set is already arranged:
    5,6,6,8,9,105, 6, 6, 8, 9, 10
    Since there are 6 numbers, the median is the average of the two middle values (6 and 8):
    Median=6+82=7\text{Median} = \frac{6 + 8}{2} = 7

  2. Range: The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values:
    Range=105=5\text{Range} = 10 - 5 = 5

  3. Mean: The mean is the average of the numbers:
    Mean=5+6+6+8+9+106=4467.33\text{Mean} = \frac{5 + 6 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 10}{6} = \frac{44}{6} \approx 7.33

  4. Mode: The mode is the most frequent value. In this case, the number 6 appears twice, so:
    Mode=6\text{Mode} = 6

Comparison:

  • Median = 7
  • Range = 5
  • Mean ≈ 7.33
  • Mode = 6

Thus, the mean (option c) is the greatest.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How is the mean different from the median in skewed distributions?
  2. What happens to the range if the highest or lowest value changes?
  3. Can a data set have more than one mode?
  4. How do outliers affect the mean and median?
  5. Why is the median often used in real-world data sets like income?

Tip: The mean is sensitive to extreme values (outliers), while the median gives a better central tendency for skewed data sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
Range
Mean
Median
Mode

Formulas

Median = (middle values average for even data set)
Range = Highest value - Lowest value
Mean = Sum of all values / Number of values
Mode = Most frequent value

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8