Exhibit 3-2 A Researcher Has Collected the Following Sample Data

question 63

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 3-2
A researcher has collected the following sample data
5 12 6 8 5
6 7 5 12 4
-Refer to Exhibit 3-2. The median is

• A)5
• B)6
• C)7
• D)8

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Definitions:

Moving Average

A moving average is a statistical method used to analyze data points by creating a series of averages of different subsets of the full data set.

Net Method

An accounting method of recording purchases at the net of any trade discounts and rebates.

Purchase Discounts Lost

Occurs when a company fails to take advantage of early payment discounts offered by suppliers, leading to higher purchase costs.

Gross Method

The gross method in accounting is a way of recording purchases at the full invoice price without deduction of any cash discounts.