Means and ranges

pages 42-43
Objective: Calculate means and ranges and explain what
they show.
Do now: Data 1 Data 2
50 54
1. Calculate the range of both sets of data.
55 51
2. Which data do you think have more 32 42
accurate answers and why? 41 61
62 48
49 56
36 45

Range = 30 Range = 19
Data 2 is more accurate because the range is smaller.
 Data 1 Data 2
The mean 50 54
To calculate the mean:
55 51
1. Add up all values. 32 42
2. Divide by the number of readings. 41 61
Calculate the mean of both data 62 48
(round to 2 decimal places). 49 56
36 45

Mean = 46.43 Mean = 51.00

Quick quiz
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Answers 2. A
3. C
4. B