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In a survey, patients are asked how long they sat in their doctor's waiting area. The results for two doctors are shown below. Doctor #1 (waiting time in minutes): 5, 10, 10, 15, 20, 20, 20, 100 • Doctor #2 (waiting time in minutes): 10, 10, 10, 20. 20. 20. 25, 25 Based on the results, what is the best measure of center to compare the data, and how do the measures compare? O The median is the best measure. The median waiting time for Doctor #1 is 7.5 minutes longer than for Doctor #2. The mean is the best measure. The mean waiting time for Doctor #2 is 2.5 minutes longer than for Doctor #1. O The mean is the best measure. The mean waiting time for Doctor #1 is 7.5 minutes longer than for Doctor #2. O The median is the best measure. The median waiting time for Doctor #2 is 2.5 minutes longer than for Doctor #1.​

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The mean is the best measure. The mean waiting time for doctor #2 is 2.5 minutes longer than for doctor #1

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