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  • How do you calculate the mean of a dataset?
    Add all the values together and divide by the total number of values.
  • What is the mean of the dataset {5, 10, 12, 14, 3}?
    The mean is 8.8, calculated as (5+10+12+14+3)/5.
  • What symbol is commonly used to represent the sample mean?
    The sample mean is represented by x̄ (x bar).
  • What does the Greek letter sigma (Σ) indicate in the mean formula?
    Sigma (Σ) means to sum all the values in the dataset.
  • What does 'n' represent in the mean formula?
    'n' represents the total number of values in the dataset.
  • What is the formula for the sample mean?
    The formula is x̄ = Σx / n.
  • What is the formula for the population mean?
    The formula is μ = Σx / N, where μ is the population mean and N is the population size.
  • How does adding an outlier affect the mean?
    Adding an outlier can significantly shift the mean, making it less representative of the central tendency.
  • What is the mean of the dataset {5, 10, 12, 14, 3, 76}?
    The mean is 20, calculated as (5+10+12+14+3+76)/6.
  • What is a measure of central tendency?
    A measure of central tendency summarizes a dataset with a single central value.
  • What is the difference between x̄ and μ?
    x̄ is used for sample mean, while μ is used for population mean.
  • Does the method for calculating mean change between a sample and a population?
    No, you always add all values and divide by the total number, but notation changes.
  • What happens to the mean when you add a value much larger than the others?
    The mean increases and may no longer accurately reflect the center of the original data.
  • Why should you be careful with outliers when interpreting the mean?
    Outliers can distort the mean, making it less representative of most data values.
  • If you are unsure which mean notation to use, which is safest?
    x̄ (x bar) is usually the safest bet for representing the mean.