Team A's scores have a median of and a range of . Team B's scores have a median of and a range of . Which statement is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Team A has higher typical scores and is more consistent
- Step 1: A larger median means higher typical scores, so Team A is better on average.
- Step 2: A smaller range means the scores are closer together, so Team A is more consistent.
Answer
Team A has higher typical scores and is more consistent.
Why not the others: Team B has higher typical scores and is more consistent: Team B has the lower median and the larger range. Team A has higher typical scores but is less consistent: Team A has the smaller range, so it is more consistent. Team B has lower typical scores but is more consistent: Team B has the larger range, so it is less consistent.
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