Question

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The data above shows the number of points scored by each player on a basketball team during a regional tournament. Jennie sampled three of the players and got a mean score of 14. Charles sampled three players and got a mean score of 54. Explain the difference in the two sample means.

Answer 1

Sample Response:The sample means show a large variation because the data set has a large range. When there is a large variation in the data set, the sample means also will have a large variation. Jennie included low values in her sample, while Charles included high values.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The sample means show a large variation because the data set has a large range. When there is a large variation in the data set, the sample means also will have a large variation. Jennie included low values in her sample, while Charles included high values.