Explain How Two Data Sets Could Have Equal Means and Modes

question 54

Essay

Explain how two data sets could have equal means and modes but still differ greatly. Give an example with two data sets to illustrate.

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Definitions:

Ritalin

A stimulant medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and certain sleep disorders.

Adverse Effect

An unexpected, bad result; also known as an adverse reaction. The harm a patient experiences by a medication that has been prescribed by a health care professional and taken as instructed; an unexpected reaction to a drug taken for therapeutic purposes.

Administration Route

The path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body, such as orally, intravenously, or topically.

Poisonous Substance

A toxic substance capable of causing illness or death if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.