For which data sets is the median a better measure of center than the mean?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Neil surveyed local gas stations to find the price per gallon of gas. The prices were $3.45, $3.49, $3.51, $3.52, $3.54, and $4.13.

B.
Ameena’s last 5 cellphone bills were $98.05, $98.37, $99.25, $100.12, and $100.45.

C.
The players on a local baseball team are all 16 or 17 years old. There are about the same number of players of each age.

D.
Jennifer sold 5 cars. The selling prices were $16,500; $32,500; $32,600; $35,000; and $35,100.

Question

For which data sets is the median a better measure of center than the mean?

Choose all answers that are correct.
 
 A.
Neil surveyed local gas stations to find the price per gallon of gas. The prices were $3.45, $3.49, $3.51, $3.52, $3.54, and $4.13.
 
 B.
Ameena’s last 5 cellphone bills were $98.05, $98.37, $99.25, $100.12, and $100.45.
 
 C.
The players on a local baseball team are all 16 or 17 years old. There are about the same number of players of each age.
 
 D.
Jennifer sold 5 cars. The selling prices were $16,500; $32,500; $32,600; $35,000; and $35,100.

anonymous · Answer

@sleepyjess  @nerd_3.14

anonymous · Answer

@EclipsedStar  @dan815  @GottaLoveJewelz<3

anonymous · Answer

The mean is better when there are no outliers. If there is an outlier(s) , the median is the way to go.

anonymous · Answer

ok...

anonymous · Answer

What is an outlier again? @Phil1111