Question

Consider a sample with data values of 10, 20, 12, 17, and 16. (a) Compute the mean and median. Mean = Median = (b) Consider a sample with data values 10, 20, 12, 17, 16, and 12. How would you expect the mean and median for these sample data to compare to the mean and median for part a (higher, lower, or the same)? The input in the box below will not be graded, but may be reviewed and considered by your instructor. Compute the mean and median for the sample data 10, 20, 12, 17, 16, and 12. If required, round your answers to one decimal place.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider a sample with data values of 10, 20, 12, 17, and 16. (a) Compute the mean and median. Mean = Median = (b) Consider a sample with data values 10, 20, 12, 17, 16, and 12.

Mean = Total of values/ Total number of observations

Total of values = 10+20+12+17+16 = 75

Total number of observations = 5

Mean = 75/5 = 15

Median:

Arrange in ascending order = 10, 12,16,17,20

Median = [n+1] / 2

N = number of observation = 5

Median = [5+1]/2 = 3rd observation

Median = 16