The scatterplot shows the median starting salaries and the median mid-career salaries for graduates at a selection of colleges. Complete parts (a) through (e) below:
Mid-Career = 13,506 + 2.061 Start Med
Why do you suppose median salary at a school is used instead of the mean?
A. Salary distributions are usually skewed making the median more meaningful measure of center
B. Salary distributions are usually bell-shaped, making the median a more meaningful measure of center
C. It is easier to calculate the median for a salary distribution instead of the mean
D. Salary distributions are usually bimodal, making the median a more meaningful measure of center
Using the graph, estimate the median mid-career salary for a median starting salary of $50,000. The median mid-career salary for a median starting salary of $50,000 is about $ (Round to the nearest thousand as needed.)