Below are the ages (in years) of 6 NAU students: 20, 21, 22, 40, 18, 20. Which of these 'averages' do you consider to be better in this example? Explain.
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There are three common types of averages: mean, median, and mode. - Mean: This is the sum of all the values divided by the number of values. - Median: This is the middle value when the values are arranged in order. - Mode: This is the value that appears most Show more…
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