Flashcard 6.2

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What is the mean in mathematics?

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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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How do you calculate the mean height of a group of players?

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To calculate the mean height, add all the players' heights together and divide by the number of players.

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If the heights of four players are 60, 67, 64, and 65 inches, what is the total height of these players?

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The total height is 60 + 67 + 64 + 65 = 256 inches.

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What is the formula to find the height of the 5th player if the mean height is known?

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If the mean height is known, the height of the 5th player can be found using the formula: Height of 5th player = (Mean height * Total number of players) - (Sum of heights of known players).

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What is the mean height of a basketball team if the total height is 325 inches and there are 5 players?

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Mean height = Total height / Number of players = 325 inches / 5 = 65 inches.

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What does it mean if the mean height of a group is higher than the heights of most individual members?

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It indicates that there are one or more significantly taller members that are raising the average.

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What is the significance of the mean in sports statistics?

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The mean helps to summarize the performance or characteristics of a group, such as average player height or average points scored.

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If the mean height of a basketball team is 65 inches, what does this tell us about the players?

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It suggests that, on average, the players are 65 inches tall, but individual heights may vary.

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How can outliers affect the mean of a data set?

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Outliers can skew the mean, making it higher or lower than the typical values of the data set.

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What is an outlier in a data set?

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An outlier is a value that is significantly higher or lower than the other values in a data set.