What is the primary difference between the mean and the median as measures of center?

Understanding the Median in Statistics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The mean is always larger than the median.
The median is affected by extreme values, while the mean is not.
The median is always smaller than the mean.
The mean considers all data points, while the median divides data into two equal parts.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the restaurant example, what does the median number of fries indicate?
The number of fries in the largest bag.
The most common number of fries in a bag.
The average number of fries in all bags.
The point where half the bags have more fries and half have fewer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a restaurant choose to use the median instead of the mean to describe the typical number of fries in a bag?
The median is easier to calculate.
The median is not affected by extremely large or small bags.
The median is more commonly used in marketing.
The median always gives a higher number than the mean.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When calculating the median for student test scores, what should you do if the median falls between two values?
Calculate the average of the two middle values.
Choose the higher value as the median.
Ignore the two middle values.
Choose the lower value as the median.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the presence of an outlier affect the mean and median of a data set?
Neither the mean nor the median is affected.
The median is more affected than the mean.
The mean is more affected than the median.
Both the mean and median are equally affected.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of the grocery store, why might the manager be interested in the median number of customers?
To find the average number of customers.
To calculate the total number of customers.
To determine the busiest time of day.
To know how many customers are typically in line.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of the lesson, what is the significance of ordering data from smallest to largest?
It helps in calculating the mean.
It is required for all statistical calculations.
It makes the data look more organized.
It is necessary for finding the median.
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