5. Which statistic (mean, median, or mode) is most appropriate in each of the following situations? [3] (a) Tables in the dining hall are numbered 1 through 12 for students who eat there. The principal
calls out a number for the table that will go through the buffet line first. The other tables follow
in order of the table numbers. One student is sure the principal calls certain tables more often.
She keeps track of which numbers are called over a 21-day period.
(i) Mean
(ii)Median
(ii) Mode
(b)The offensive line of a football team is larger than in previous years. The program will list a
statistic to show this fact.
(i) Mean
(11) Median
(ili) Mode
(c) A reporter is doing a story on the falling prices of homes in a large neighborhood. The reporter
wants to demonstrate how the prices have fallen for all homes, not just the most expensive
houses.
(i) Mean
(11) Median
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(ili) Mode