MIENCE Review

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data is sorted in ascending order.

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How do you find the median of a data set?

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To find the median, first sort the data from least to greatest, then identify the middle number.

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What is the mean of the following numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6?

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The mean is 3.5, calculated by adding all numbers (21) and dividing by the count (6).

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What is the total amount of candy sold if the graph shows 27.5?

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The total amount of candy sold is 27.5.

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Convert 3 km to mm.

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3 km is equal to 3,000,000 mm.

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What does it mean if a statement is true regarding finding the median?

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It means that the data must be sorted from least to greatest first.

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What is the definition of mean in statistics?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the numbers by the count.

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If a data set has an even number of values, how do you find the median?

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For an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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What is the importance of sorting data before finding the median?

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Sorting data ensures that the middle value is accurately identified.

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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Mean is the average, while median is the middle value in a sorted list.