14. In 1949, Jackie Robinson had a batting average of 342 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1973, Rod Carew had a batting average of 350 for the Minnesota Twins. In the 1940s, the mean batting average was 267 and the standard deviation was .0326. In the 1970s, the mean batting average was 261 and the standard deviation was 0317. Use z-scores to determine which batting average was more impressive.

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14. In 1949, Jackie Robinson had a batting average of 342 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1973, Rod
Carew had a batting average of 350 for the Minnesota Twins. In the 1940s, the mean batting
average was 267 and the standard deviation was 0326. In the 1970s, the mean batting average
was 261 and the standard deviation was 0317. Use z-scores to determine which batting average
was more impressive.
Transcribed Image Text:14. In 1949, Jackie Robinson had a batting average of 342 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1973, Rod Carew had a batting average of 350 for the Minnesota Twins. In the 1940s, the mean batting average was 267 and the standard deviation was 0326. In the 1970s, the mean batting average was 261 and the standard deviation was 0317. Use z-scores to determine which batting average was more impressive.
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