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Which of the following statements is true?

A
The median is most appropriate because the graph is symmetric.
B
The mean is most appropriate because the graph is symmetric.
C
The median is most appropriate because the graph is skewed.
D
The mean is most appropriate because the graph is skewed.
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In which range(s) does 75% of the data lie? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
81 minutes and 109 minutes
B
81 minutes and 126 minutes
C
95 minutes and 138 minutes
D
109 minutes and 126 minutes
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Which statement about the data set is true?

A
The mean is greater than the median.
B
The mean is equal to the median.
C
The mean is less than the median.
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Type in the five-number summary for the data shown on the right.

Answers:
Blank 1:81
Blank 2:95
Blank 3:109
Blank 4:127
Blank 5:136
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Why is the graph misleading? The horizontal axis does not begin at zero.The vertical axis does not begin at zero.The horizontal scale changes.The vertical scale changes.

A
The horizontal axis does not begin at zero.
B
The vertical axis does not begin at zero.
C
The horizontal scale changes.
D
The vertical scale changes.
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Which of the following statements is true?

A
The median is most appropriate because the graph is symmetric.
B
The mean is most appropriate because the graph is symmetric.
C
The median is most appropriate because the graph is skewed.
D
The mean is most appropriate because the graph is skewed.
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Which statement about the data set is true?

A
The mean is greater than the median.
B
The mean is equal to the median.
C
The mean is less than the median.
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Which statement is true of the graph on the right?

A
The average salary doubled between year 1 and 2.
B
The average salary tripled between year 1 and 3.
C
The average salary increased by the same amount each year.
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Answers:
Blank 1:81
Blank 2:95
Blank 3:109
Blank 4:127
Blank 5:136
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In which range(s) does 75% of the data lie? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
81 minutes and 109 minutes
B
81 minutes and 126 minutes
C
95 minutes and 138 minutes
D
109 minutes and 126 minutes
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Why is the graph misleading? The horizontal axis does not begin at zero.✔ The vertical axis does not begin at zero.The horizontal scale changes.The vertical scale changes.

A
The horizontal axis does not begin at zero.
B
✔ The vertical axis does not begin at zero.
C
The horizontal scale changes.
D
The vertical scale changes.

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