When an Arithmetic Average Is Reported in the News,it Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

When an arithmetic average is reported in the news,it is most important for readers to

• A) determine whether it is statistically significant.
• B) consider whether it is distorted by a few extreme cases.
• C) be sure that it represents a standard deviation.
• D) assume that it is the midpoint of a normal curve.

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Definitions:

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