MATH225
Measures of Central Tendency
A measure of central tendency is a value that represents a typical, or central entry
of a data set.
I. Mean (commonly referred to as the Average)
Data set is the sum of the data entries divided by the number of entries.
Example: Find the mean of: 10, 7, 15, 6, 24, 20, 1
x = 11.86
Example: The heights (in inches) of the players on the 2009-2010 Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball team are listed. What is the mean height?
M = 79.5 inches
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Measures of Central Tendency
A measure of central tendency is a value that represents a typical, or central entry
of a data set.
I. Mean (commonly referred to as the Average)
Data set is the sum of the data entries divided by the number of entries.
Example: Find the mean of: 10, 7, 15, 6, 24, 20, 1
x = 11.86
Example: The heights (in inches) of the players on the 2009-2010 Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball team are listed. What is the mean height?
M = 79.5 inches
©2024 Chamberlain University