Question 387238: The heights of randomly selected members of a soccer team in inches are listed.
68 62 66 67 68 69 58
From this data set, find the sample mean, median, mode and range for the given heights. Round each to the nearest hundredth if necessary. Include units with each answer.
Which of the numbers you calculated is a better measure of the central tendency of the heights given? Give a specific statistical reason for your conclusion.
I have about 16 questions can someone show me step by step on how to set up and work this problem, and how can i double check the answer to make sure I am right.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! first put in order
58, 62, 66, 67, 68, 68, 69
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mean
total divided by 7
458/7=65.43
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median
the one in the middle
67
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mode
the one that shows the most times
68
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range
subtract 69 from 58
11
I hope that helps.
I will let you answer the conclusion question.
Bob
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