How Does One Calculate the Mean of a Data Set

question 10

Multiple Choice

How does one calculate the mean of a data set?

• A) Add all the values together and divide the sum by the number of values.
• B) Add the largest and smallest value and divide the sum by 2.
• C) Add the two largest values and divide the sum by the number of values.
• D) Add the two middle values and divide the sum by 2.

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