The Output Below Displays the Mean and Median for the State

question 180

Multiple Choice

The output below displays the mean and median for the state high school dropout rates in year 1 and in year 5. $$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year } 5 \\\text { N } & 51 & 51 \\\text { MEAN } & 28.12 & 26.94 \\\text { MEDIAN } & 27.11 & 25.51\end{array}$$ Interpret the year 5 median dropout rate of 25.51.

• A)Most of the 51 states had a dropout rate close to 25.51%.
• B)The most frequently observed dropout rate of the 51 states was 25.51%.
• C)Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate below 25.51%.
• D)Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate of 25.51%.

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