The table shows the 100-meter backstroke and the 100-meter butterfly gold medal times (in seconds) for five recent competitions. Complete parts (a) and (b) below. 100 Meter Backstroke 100 Meter Butterfly 53.7 51.9 54.1 51.3 52.8 49.9 52.4
The table shows the 100-meter backstroke and the 100-meter butterfly gold medal times (in seconds) for five recent competitions. Complete parts (a) and (b) below. 100 Meter Backstroke 100 Meter Butterfly 53.7 51.9 54.1 51.3 52.8 49.9 52.4
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The table shows the 100-meter backstroke and the 100-meter butterfly gold medal times (in seconds) for five recent competitions. Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
100 Meter Backstroke | 100 Meter Butterfly |
53.7 | 51.9 |
54.1 | 51.3 |
52.8 | 49.9 |
52.4 | 51.4 |
52.2 | 50.4 |
Q 1. Find and interpret (report in context) the mean and standard deviation of the gold medal times for each stroke. Select the correct interpretation of the mean for the 100-meter backstroke below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Q 2. Select the correct interpretation of the standard deviation for the 100-meter backstroke below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Q 3. Select the correct interpretation of the mean for the 100-meter butterfly below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Q 4. Select the correct interpretation of the standard deviation for the 100-meter butterfly below and fill in the answer box within your choice. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Q 5 b. Compare the mean and standard deviation for the two strokes. Which stroke tends to have a faster gold medal time? Which has more variation in winning times?
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