Chapter 1 of 4
When Averages Can Mislead
Can one weird number wreck an entire average?
Five kids are 4, 5, 5, 6, and 5 years old — all close together. What happens to the "typical" age if a 30-year-old teacher accidentally gets counted with them?
Chapter 1 of 4
Can one weird number wreck an entire average?
Five kids are 4, 5, 5, 6, and 5 years old — all close together. What happens to the "typical" age if a 30-year-old teacher accidentally gets counted with them?