Stat 100

[BarTopDancer]

The questions are almost more critical thinking in a Stats format (analyze results in terms of what we just learned). It doesn't look like we have to memorize how to find standard deviation or other "typical" stats 100 things.

What was kicking my butt at the moment was a reference to what I think is an incorrect example. Currently awaiting instructor confirmation.

Here is one question (different then what I am waiting confirmation on).

I may just be over thinking the answer. We're studying means, outliers and standard deviations (along with bell curves, histograms and other fun stuff). I think they are all means, but they could all be outlers. Somehow I think the teacher is looking for a mix. My answers are in italics.

QUESTION: For each of the following situations, would you prefer that your data value is an outlier or the mean when compared to others’ data values? Provide reasoning.

a. your grade point average – mean - the GPA at PSU cannot be above 4.0 therefore an outlier would be extremely low.
b. age at which you graduate from college – mean (but it could be outlier).
c. monthly rent for your first apartment – an outlier towards the cheap end