Question

The tables represent the points earned in each game for a season by two football teams.

Saints
21 12 3
3 10 10
14 3 12
28 40 10
17 20 7
Cowboys
10 3 8
6 24 12
21 3 10
28 28 7
7 13 3

Which team had the best overall record for the season? Determine the best measure of center to compare and explain your answer.
Cowboys; they have a larger median value of 10 points
Saints; they have a larger median value of 12 points
Cowboys; they have a larger mean value of about 12.2 points
Saints; they have a larger mean value of about 14 points

Answer 1

Saints
had the best score

Answer 2

Saints; they have a larger mean value of about 14 points

Explanation:

The mean is the best to use here since we are trying to determine the best overall record. Adding up all of the scores for the Saints will get you a total of 210, which then has to be divided by the number of numbers, which is 15. The Saints' mean is larger than the mean for the Cowboys, making your answer "Saints; they have a larger mean value of about 14 points".