Which of the Following Is Likely to Have a Mean

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to have a mean that is smaller than the median?

• A)the salaries of all National Football League players, where a few players make much more than most players
• B)the scores of students (out of 100 points)on a very easy exam, in which most scores are high but a few scores are low
• C)the prices of homes in a large city, where there are lots of relatively inexpensive homes and a few very expensive homes
• D)the scores of students (out of 100 points)on a very difficult exam, in which most scores are low but a few scores are high

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Definitions:

Red-Sensitive Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are most sensitive to wavelengths of light perceived as red, playing a crucial role in color vision.

Light-Sensitive

Having a physical or chemical sensitivity to light, affecting how substances or organisms respond to light exposure.

Color-Sensitive

The ability to perceive and differentiate colors accurately.