Question

a basketball team played six games. in those games, the team won by 8 points, lost by 21, won by 7, won by 10, lost by 1, and won by 9. what was the mean (difference) in game scores over the six games? the mean difference in game scores over the six games was

Explanation:

Step1: Define wins and losses as values

Let wins be positive and losses be negative. So the values are 8, - 21, 7, 10, - 1, 9.

Step2: Calculate the sum

Sum = 8+( - 21)+7+10+( - 1)+9 = 8 - 21+7+10 - 1+9 = 12.

Step3: Calculate the mean

There are 6 games. Mean = $\frac{12}{6}$ = 2.

Answer:

2