Floor Space. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development compiles information on new, privately owned singlefamily houses. According to the document Characteristics of New Housing, in 2012 the mean floor space of such homes was 2505 sq ft and the median was 2306 sq ft. Which measure of center do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

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Floor Space. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development compiles information on new, privately owned singlefamily houses. According to the document Characteristics of New Housing, in 2012 the mean floor space of such homes was 2505 sq ft and the median was 2306 sq ft. Which measure of center do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

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