Math Problem Statement

Listed below are pulse rates​ (beats per​ minute) from samples of adult males and females. Find the mean and median for each of the two samples and then compare the two sets of results. Does there appear to be a​ difference?

​Male: 76 88 54 80 63 82 58 70 61 84 56 57 57 74 77 ​Female: 73 75 92 95 84 68 93 69 87 92 88 87 83 89 79

The mean for males is 69.1 beats per minute and the mean for females is 83.6 beats per minute.

The median for males is 70 beats per minute and the median for females is 87 beats per minute.

Now, I need you to Compare the results. Choose the correct answer below. A. The mean and the median for females are both lower than the mean and the median for males. B. The mean and the median for males are both lower than the mean and the median for females. C. The mean is lower for​ males, but the median is lower for females. D. The median is lower for​ males, but the mean is lower for females. E. The mean and median appear to be roughly the same for both genders.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Mean
Median
Data Analysis

Formulas

Mean = (Sum of all data points) / (Number of data points)
Median = Middle value in a sorted list of numbers

Theorems

Measures of Central Tendency

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8