The Text Discusses Some of the Characteristics of the Payrolls

question 38

Multiple Choice

The text discusses some of the characteristics of the payrolls for two baseball teams. Which of the following correctly summarizes this comparison?

• A) The Yankees had the lower average salary
• B) The Red Sox had a lower median salary
• C) Both payrolls showed a negative skew
• D) The payroll for the Yankees showed a greater positive skew

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Definitions:

Sample Average

The arithmetic mean of a set of numerical values, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of samples.

Skewed Distribution

A statistical term describing a distribution that is not symmetrical and has a long tail on one side of the peak.

Population Average

The mean value of a particular characteristic or measurement across an entire population.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, indicating how much individual values in a dataset differ from the mean.