Identify the level of measurement of the data , and explain what is wrong with the given calculation. In a set of data , blood lead levels are represented as 1 for low , 2 for medium , and 3 for high . The average ( mean ) of the 642 blood lead levels is 1.3

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Identify the level of measurement of the data , and explain what is wrong with the given calculation.

In a set of data , blood lead levels are represented as 1 for low , 2 for medium , and 3 for high . The average ( mean ) of the 642 blood lead levels is 1.3 

 

The data are at the
▼level of measurement.
What is wrong with the given calculation?
O A. The true average is 2.5.
B. One must use a different method to take the average of such data.
C. Such data should not be used for calculations such as an average.
D. There is nothing wrong with the given calculation.
Transcribed Image Text:The data are at the ▼level of measurement. What is wrong with the given calculation? O A. The true average is 2.5. B. One must use a different method to take the average of such data. C. Such data should not be used for calculations such as an average. D. There is nothing wrong with the given calculation.
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