Ty and Gajge are both football players who averaged 4 yards per run in yesterday’s football game. The statistics from that game are shown in the table below.Player Name# ofCarriesAverage Yards Gained Per RunLongest Run(yards)Shortest Run(yards)Ty154.062Gajge104.0192Which statement best describes the data?
Answer
A
The lengths of Ty’s runs have greater variability because Ty had more rushing attempts.
B
The lengths of Gajge’s runs have greater variability because there is a greater difference between his longest and shortest runs.
C
Ty’s and Gajge’s runs have the same variability because they both average 4.0 yards per carry.
D
Ty’s and Gajge’s runs have the same variability because they both had the same length shortest run.
Explanation
Variability can be compared using the range: longest run minus shortest run. Ty’s range is 6 − 2 = 4 yards, while Gajge’s is 19 − 2 = 17 yards. Gajge’s runs therefore have greater variability because his longest and shortest runs differ more.
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