Data Distribution

• 0.5 in

• 1.6 in

• 1.7 in

• 2.3 in

Which statement best describes the measure that is typical of the data?

• The median is the best measure of the data because it is not affected by an outlier.

• The median is the best measure of the data because there are fewer than 15 data points.

• The mean is the best measure of the data because it is affected by an outlier.

• The mean is the best measure of the data because there are fewer than 15 data points.

• What is the average length of the adult snakes in the exhibit?

• When was the zoo opened?

• What was the name of the first snake in the exhibit?

• How many snakes are in the exhibit?

What is the shape of the data?

• symmetrical

• skewed left

• skewed right

• bell curve

What is the shape of the data?

• symmetrical

• skewed left

• skewed right

• bell curve

What is shape of the data?

• symmetrical

• skewed left

• skewed right

• bell curve

What is the shape of the data?

• symmetrical

• skewed left

• skewed right

• bell curve

Which statement best describes this graph?

• There is a peak at 47.

• There is a cluster around 38-40.

• The mode is 40.

• There is a gap in the data between 39-40.

Which statement best describes this graph?

• There is a peak at 2.

• There is a gap in the data.

• Most people own 1 pet.

• There is no mode.

Which statement best describes this graph?

• The graph is symmetrical.

• There is a cluster of data between 23 and 25.

• The spread is 10.

• The most students sold 25 magazines.