The Grade Point Averages of Students Participating in Sports at a Local

question 45

Multiple Choice

The grade point averages of students participating in sports at a local community college are to be compared.The data are listed below. Which of the following is a correct statement about the means? Use α = 0.05. $$\begin{array} { c | c | c } \text { Hockey } & \text { Track } & \text { Basketball } \\\hline 2.6 & 1.8 & 2.5 \\3.2 & 2.1 & 2.7 \\2.5 & 1.9 & 2.8 \\3.5 & 3.3 & 3.0 \\3.1 & & 2.5 \\2.1 & &\end{array}$$

• A) The mean grade point average of hockey players is the same as the mean grade point average of basketball players.
• B) The mean grade point average of hockey players is the same as the mean grade point average of track participants.
• C) The mean grade point average of basketball players is the same as the mean grade point average of track participants.
• D) The mean grade point average of each sport is the same.

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