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 A newspaper published the graph below. They state that the more pirates we have, the more global average temperature decreases. What would you say to your friend who believes them?

 A newspaper published the graph below. They state that the more pirates we have, the more global average temperature decreases. What would you say to your friend who believes them?

Your friend continues to insist that numbers don’t lie. He points out that the y axis is going up by .5 degree intervals so the data has to be true. What would you say?

Bill Gates moves into your neighborhood. The US CENSUS comes and determines that the mean (average) income in your neighborhood is $1 million dollars a week. Which measure of center would you recommend to use and why

An outlier can have a dramatic effect on the and the .

Bill Gates moves into your neighborhood. The US CENSUS comes and determines that the mean (average) income in your neighborhood is $1 million dollars a week. Which measure of center would you recommend to use and why

Match each prefix to the correct definition or description.

A previous national opinion poll found that 44% of all US adults agree that parents should be given vouchers that can be applied toward their children’s education at any public or private school of their choice. Find the minimum sample size that would be needed if you would like to construct a 99% confidence interval. Your estimate must be accurate within 3% of the population proportion.

Watch each prefix to the correct definition or description.