Ten Randomly Chosen Students at a Certain University Were Asked

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Ten randomly chosen students at a certain university were asked how many times they smoked marijuana during the preceding week. Their answers were 0, 8, 0, 0, 2, 4, 0, 0, 6, 0. A campus newspaper article appeared, with the headline "Average Student Uses No Pot." Is this a fair assessment of central tendency? Discuss the alternatives.

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Definitions:

Eukaryotic

Pertains to cells or organisms that have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells which do not.

Microorganisms

Tiny, often microscopic, life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and some algae and protozoa, that can be found in virtually all environments.

Protozoans

Single-celled eukaryotic organisms, often parasitic or free-living in water or moist environments, capable of movement and feeding on organic substances.

Haemophilus Influenzae

A type of bacteria that can cause various infections, especially in children, ranging from mild ear infections to serious conditions like meningitis.