What are the similarities and differences between these data sets in terms of their centers and their variability?

Data set A: 16, 10, 18, 24

Data set B: 21, 14, 16, 14, 19

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Comparing the centers of the data sets, the median for data set A is the median for data set B.

Further, based on the range, data set is more variable.

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Elaine Farley

Mathematics

27 November, 03:07

What are the similarities and differences between these data sets in terms of their centers and their variability?

Data set A: 16, 10, 18, 24

Data set B: 21, 14, 16, 14, 19

Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the statements.

Comparing the centers of the data sets, the median for data set A is the median for data set B.

Further, based on the range, data set is more variable.

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Camren · Answer 1

Because the choices concern more about the median, the median of Data set A is equal to 17. The median of Data set B is 16. Thus, the median for A is not exactly similar to the median of B.

The range of Data Set A is 8 while that of Data Set B is 7. Thus, the range of A is greater compared to B.