Mean

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What is the mean?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you calculate the mean of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the mean, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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If the mean of four numbers is 10 and three of the numbers are 9, 11, and 7, what is the fourth number?

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The fourth number is 13.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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Find the mean of the numbers: 20, 30, 24, 32.

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The mean is 26.5.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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Calculate the mean of: 25, 36, 34, 17, 22, 31, 38.

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The mean is 29.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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Is 'How many players are on the Springfield football team?' a statistical question?

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No, it is not a statistical question because it has a specific answer.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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Find the mean of the numbers: 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1.

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The mean is 2.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does it mean if the mean is higher than the median?

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It indicates that there are higher values in the data set that are pulling the mean up.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2

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What does it mean if the mean is lower than the median?

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It indicates that there are lower values in the data set that are pulling the mean down.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5D

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.2