Question

Shandin looks at the prices of 5 skateboards. The prices are $65, $79, $95, $80, and $175. These prices contain one extreme value ($175). Which measure of center should Shandin use to describe the prices? A. Mean absolute deviation (MAD) OB. Mean O C. Range O D. Median​

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Shandin should use the median to describe the prices since it is a more robust measure of center that is not affected by extreme values. In this case, the median is $80, which represents the middle value when the prices are arranged in ascending order: $65, $79, $80, $95, and $175. The mean and range can be affected by the extreme value of $175, and the MAD is a measure of dispersion rather than center.