A Researcher Records the Following Data for the Number of Dreams

question 68

Multiple Choice

A researcher records the following data for the number of dreams recalled during a night of sleep for 10 college students: 3,2,4,4,3,1,1,0,2,and 0.Is the mean equal to the median in this example?

• A) Yes.
• B) No; the median is larger than the mean.
• C) No; the mean is larger than the median.
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Pond

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake, formed naturally or by artificial means.

Shallow-Water

Areas of water that are not deep, often found near the shores of bodies of water, where sunlight can penetrate to the bottom, supporting various aquatic life.

Emergent Vegetation

Plants that grow in water but emerge above its surface, typically found in wetlands or shallow waters.

Stratification

The layering of sedimentary rock or soil with differing characteristics, or the arrangement of society into different social classes or castes.