Question

How can the mean of the values in a numerical data set be calculated?

A
Order the values in the data set from least to greatest, then find the middle value.
B. Find the sum of the values in the data set, then divide by the middle value in the set.
с
Find the sum of the values in the data set, then divide that sum by the number of values in the set
D
Order the numbers in the data set from least to greatest, then subtract the least value from the greatest value.

Answer 1

I think the answer is C.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Mean is the average. To find mean, add all the numbers in a data set, then divide by the number of values.

Example: 1,2,3,4,5

Mean: 1+2+3+4+5= 15

Number of values: 5

15/5 = 3

Mean is 3