7.5.1 - Mean (Average)
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Practice Questions
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What is the mean of the following data set: [2, 4, 6]?
💡 Hint: Add the numbers and divide by how many there are.
If the data set is [1, 3, 5], what is the mean?
💡 Hint: Use the mean formula.
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What is the formula to calculate the mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how we combine numbers in the dataset.
True or False: The mean can be affected by extremely high or low values in a dataset.
💡 Hint: Consider how a single large number affects the total.
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You are given the following data points representing daily step counts: [3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000]. Calculate the mean step count and discuss its significance for a health application.
💡 Hint: Add all values and divide by the count.
A researcher collected the following scores from an experiment [58, 72, 85, 90, 100]. Calculate the mean score and explain how it might be used in an academic setting.
💡 Hint: Sum the scores and then divide by 5.
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