For the Set of Data, the Median Is ______ and the Mean

question 108

Multiple Choice

For the set of data, the median is ______ and the mean is ______. 16, 17, 16, 19, 20, 15

• A) 16.50; 103.00
• B) 17.17; 16.50
• C) 17.50; 16.50
• D) 16.50; 17.17

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus; it coordinates both autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Stained Cells

Cells that have been treated with specific dyes to highlight particular components under a microscope.

Posterior Lobe

The back part of an organ or gland, such as the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions.