Question

Consider the data set {40, 44, 48, 52, 53, 55, 57, 59, 63, 68}.

The data number 51 is added to the data set.
How does this change effect the data set?
Select an answer from the drop-down menu to complete the statement.
The mean of the data set ______?

Answer 1

The mean is 53.9 without the added number 51.

With the added number 51 the mean changes too 50.36

This changes the effect in the data set by adding a new number.