Question

    The histogram above represents the lifespan of a random sample of a particular type of insect.

    Determine the relationship between the mean and median.

    A mean = median Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B mean ≈ median Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C mean < median Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D mean > median Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If the distribution of data isskewedto theright, themodeis often less than themedian, which is less than themean. (mean>median>mode). Here, the histogram is rightly skewed.

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