Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Averages and measures of spread

Averages and measures of spread — practice question

Daryl records how many hours in a week 8 people spend exercising: 5, 2, 1.5, 3, 18, 4.5, 2, 4.

(a)[2]

Determine the median.

(b)[1]

Explain why the mean may not be the most suitable average to use.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “A median calculation that correctly gives $3.5$” …