Chapter 5 Measures of Central Tendency: Introduction A measure of central tendency is a single value that attempts to describe a set of data by identifying the central position within that set of data. As such‚ measures of central tendency are sometimes called measures of central location. They are also classed as summary statistics. The mean (often called the average) is most likely the measure of central tendency that you are most familiar with‚ but there are others‚ such as the median and the
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MATHEMATICS SL INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TYPE 1 LACSAP’S FRACTIONS 10/11/2012 Tracy Braganza IB2T In mathematics‚ Lacsap’s fractions are based upon Pascal’s triangle. In this portfolio‚ the aim that was given was to consider a set of numbers that are presented in a symmetrical pattern‚ deduce a general statement and also to determine the limitations of the general statement that have been found. The answers in this portfolio will be attained with the help of a GDC calculator (GDC – TI84 Plus
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Week 5 - Discussion 1 This Discussion will give you the opportunity to calculate or identify the three measures of central tendency. You will be asked to select an appropriate real life situation in which one measure would be more appropriate than the other two measures of center. 1. Select a topic of interest to you and record the topic in your posting‚ for example: “What is the average number of hours people watch TV every week?” Make sure the question you ask will be answered with a number‚
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Kelly Panizza Assignment # 1 Algorithm-Spring 2011 1. Do some research on al-Khorezmi (also al-Khwarizmi)‚ the man from whose name the word “algorithm” is derived. In particular‚ you should learn what the origins of the words “algorithm” and “algebra” have in common. R: / the word “Algorithm” or “Algorism” in some other writing versions‚ comes from the name Al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850)‚ a Persian mathematician‚ astronomer‚ geographer
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Boston University is enriched with academic and artistic opportunities for students. The variety of foundational skills and majors is what draws me in; Boston University’s academics provide students with a superb amount of knowledge that heavily depends on their exceptional teachers. For this reason alone I would want to be in this school‚ to interact with the teachers and take in their knowledge to further my development. In the community aspect‚ visiting and touring the atmosphere made me realize
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As part of the social care practice degree‚ the author completed a 400 hour placement in Phoenix Park Special School as it was an area that she was extremely interested in. Phoenix Park Special School is a primary school for children aged between four and twelve who have emotional and behavioral difficulties. The children are taken out of mainstream school with the hope that after a year or two‚ they would be able to return. Each class has six students per class with one teacher and two special needs
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Sample Questions in Mathematics 1. If a and b are positive integers such that a b = 125‚ then (a − b) a + b − 4 is equal to 1. 16 2. 5 5 2. 25 3. 28 4. 30 × 53 ÷ 5 −3/ 2 = 5 a+ 2 then the value of a is equal to 1. 4 3. 2. 5 3. 6 4. 8 An electric contractor purchases a certain amount of wire. 10% of which is stolen. After using 85% of the remainder‚ he had 54 m of the wire left. How much wire did he purchase? 1. 300 m 2. 350 m 3. 375 m 4. 400 m 4. ׂ y and z are
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Psychology 1A Throughout the years the debate of “What influences behavior” grows more and more. Some people might say that is the genetics that may influence human behavior‚ others might say that it’s the environment‚ and there are just some people that say that human behavior can be influenced by both. Human behavior is what makes up the personality of someone‚ so to what extend do these theories influence human behavior. Human behavior can be affected due to genetics‚ environment‚ or it could
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Course Project Milestone 2 Interview Guide and Questions Form This is a form to record your information for this assignment. Review the Course Project Milestone 2: Interviewee Guide and Questions guidelines and grading rubric in Doc Sharing (Assignments) prior to completing this form. Review the document in Doc Sharing entitled‚ NR391 Question Tips. Refer to Appendix A in your text and select five categories upon which you will concentrate for your interview guide and questions. Type your
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1. C (2‚0‚-3‚5‚10) v(0‚1)=1.25 v(1‚2)=1.25 ; v(2‚1) = 1/1.25 = 0.8 v(2‚3)=1+1=2 ; v(3‚2)=1/(1+1)=0.5 v(3‚4)=1+1=2 ; v(4‚3)=1/(1+1)=0.5 The smallest payment at time 1 = 2v(0‚1) + (-3) v(2‚1) + 5v(3‚2)v(2‚1) + 10v(4‚3)v(3‚2)v(2‚1) = 2(1.25) + (-3)(0.8) + 5 (0.5)(0.8) + 10(0.5)(0.5)(0.8) = 2.5-2.4+2+2 = 4.1 The smallest payment you would accept is 4.1. 2. Let K be the initial payment.
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