MATH2 CASE, SLP, Thread Discussion Homework

Measures of Central Tendency

Modular Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

•Case

◦Calculate the mean, median, and mode from a set of data.

◦Choose the most appropriate measure of central tendency for a particular set of data.

◦Create and interpret information from a box plot.

•SLP

◦Calculate the mean, median, and mode from a set of data.

◦Choose the most appropriate measure of central tendency for a particular set of data.

◦Create a box plot from a set of data.

•Discussion

◦Explain the difference between the mean, median, and mode.

◦Choose the most appropriate measure of central tendency for a particular set of data.

Module Overview

We often use the term "average" without realizing that there are three distinct averages that can be calculated. In this module, we will examine and compare these averages of measures of central tendency.