Math Problem Statement
In one study on heights, the median height was inches. A histogram of the data set was skewed to the left. Which of
the following values for the mean height is most plausible?
inches inches inches
69.8
70.4 72.2 67.5
The most plausible value for the mean is because when the data set
is skewed to the left, the mean is .
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
Skewness
Formulas
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Theorems
Relationship between Mean and Median in Skewed Distributions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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