Math 125 W7 What’s your scenario

Evaluate a set of statistics (an excel spreadsheet with 50 unique sets of data is embedded at the end of this description–you must select one that has not previously been selected), construct a simple table (you can do this using the table icon in your rich text editor).  On that table include the data set you selected and then calculate the mean, mode, and standard deviation of the data. Next, develop a scenario that best represents the data you selected by paying attention to the data set and your results.  What kind of real-world scenario would you find yourself gathering data values such as your that have stats like the ones you computed.  Discuss what the stats are telling you about your data based on the scenario you chose.  For instance, why does it have such a large standard deviation (or such a small one) and what does that tell you about your data?  Discuss similar insights about the mean and mode (be sure to use the =mode.mult version of the mode formula in case you have more than one mode!)  For the title of your post use your last name and the data set that you selected (Example:  Smith – Data Set #51).

Please pay attention to spelling and grammar. These skills are most important in about 80% of college courses that require written papers. Good writing skills will also reflect more positively on your status as a college student and graduate. 

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