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QuizMultiple Choice
Analyzing Dot Plots
Question 1 • SSCR 26 Math Essentials A
Walter’s history test scores and Janine’s history test scores are shown on the dot plots below.Walter’s History Test ScoresJanine’s History Test ScoresIf each student gets 65 on the next test, which explains the measure of center that would be most affected?
Answer
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Their means will be most affected because this value will be an outlier.B
Their modes will be most affected because the distribution has changed.C
Janine’s median will be more affected than Walter’s median because her overall scores were greater.D
Walter’s median will be more affected than Janine’s median because there was a gap in his data.