How Hot Does It Get in Death Valley? Assume That $$\left( { } ^ { \circ } F \right)$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

How hot does it get in Death Valley? Assume that the following data are taken from a study conducted by the National Park System, of which Death Valley is a unit. The ground temperatures were taken from May to November in the vicinity of Furnace Creek. Compute the median for these ground temperatures. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$\left( { } ^ { \circ } F \right)$$ $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 148 & 153 & 167 & 172 & 196 & 178 & 193 \\196 & 178 & 178 & 167 & 162 & 153 & 145\end{array}$$

• A)160.0
• B)167.0
• C)194.5
• D)339.0
• E)169.5

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