Math Problem Statement
What is the mean for the following sample of scores?
Scores: 1, 4, 5, 10
Group of answer choices
20
10
5
4
Solution
To find the mean of the given sample of scores, follow these steps:
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Sum the scores:
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Count the number of scores: There are 4 scores.
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Divide the sum by the number of scores to get the mean:
Thus, the mean of the scores is 5.
Correct answer: 5
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to consider:
- What is the median of the same sample of scores?
- How does the mean change if we add another score to the sample?
- What is the range of the sample of scores?
- How does the mean compare to the mode for this set of data?
- What would the mean be if we multiplied all scores by 2?
Tip: The mean is a measure of central tendency that is sensitive to extreme values (outliers).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Mean (Average)
Data Analysis
Formulas
Mean = (Sum of all scores) / (Number of scores)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8