State Which Type of Average, the Mean, Median, or Mode

question 117

Essay

State which type of average, the mean, median, or mode, would be most appropriate in the situation described. Explainyour thinking.
-A state governor is planning a tax cut. A researcher calculates the average amount that
will be saved by residents of the state. Which average would best convey the amount that
will be saved by most residents of the state?

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Definitions:

Inadequate Sample

A sample size that is too small to represent the population accurately, leading to unreliable results.

Unmanned Surveillance

The monitoring of areas, activities, or people using automated or remotely controlled equipment, such as drones or cameras.

Informational Constraint

Restrictions or limitations placed on data, such as access permissions or the structure of information.

Controlled Tests

Controlled tests are experiments or tests conducted under controlled conditions to isolate variables and determine specific outcomes.