Question

8.

For which set of data is the median greater than the mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
{8, 12, 14, 14, 20}
{8, 12, 14, 14, 22}
{9, 13, 14, 15, 19}
(9, 13, 14, 15, 20}

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

For a set of data to have a median that is greater than the mean, it must have an odd number of values and be skewed to the right. This means that the majority of the values in the set must be smaller than the median, with a few larger values on the right side of the distribution.

Out of the given options, the only set of data that satisfies these conditions is (B) {8, 12, 14, 14, 22}. This set has an odd number of values, and the median of 14 is greater than the mean of 14.4. The other options have either an even number of values, or are not skewed to the right.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) {8, 12, 14, 14, 22}.