Question

center, spread, and shape of distributions: medium
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percent of labor force in agriculture
for each of the 15 countries in the middle east, the percentage of the labor force in agriculture was recorded to the nearest 5 percent. this data is shown in the dot - plot. based on the shape of the data, which of the following correctly compares the mean and the median?
choose 1 answer:
a the mean is less than the median.
b the mean is greater than the median.
c the mean is equal to the median.
d there is not enough information to compare the mean and the median.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the dot - plot shape

The dot - plot is skewed right. In a right - skewed distribution, extreme high values pull the mean towards the right.

Step2: Recall mean and median property

The median is the middle value and is not affected as much by extreme values. In a right - skewed distribution, the mean is greater than the median.

Answer:

B. The mean is greater than the median.