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3. For the set of scores: 1000, 50, 120, 170, 120, 90, 30, 120. a. Find the mean. b. Find the median c. Find the mode. d. Which measure of central tendency is the most appropriate, and why?

          3. For the set of scores: 1000, 50, 120, 170, 120, 90, 30, 120.
a. Find the mean.
b. Find the median
c. Find the mode.
d. Which measure of central tendency is the most appropriate, and why?

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Solved by Expert Kathleen Carty

11/17/2023

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To do this, we will add up all the scores and divide by the number of scores. Mean = $\frac{1000 + 50 + 120 + 170 + 120 + 90 + 30 + 120}{8}$ Mean = $\frac{1700}{8}$ Mean = $\boxed{212.5}$ Show more…

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