Assume that the largest observation in this dataset is 90. If this observation were wr as 900, then: O Both the mean and the median will not change. O Both the mean and the median will change. O The mean will stay the same, but the median will change. O The mean will decrease, but the median won't change. O The mean will increase, but the median won't change.

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Here again is the histogram showing the distribution of 50 ages at death due to trauma (accidents
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Assume that the largest observation in this dataset is 90. If this observation were wrongly recorded
as 900, then:
Both the mean and the median will not change.
O Both the mean and the median will change.
O The mean will stay the same, but the median will change.
O The mean will decrease, but the median won't change.
O The mean will increase, but the median won't change.
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Transcribed Image Text:Here again is the histogram showing the distribution of 50 ages at death due to trauma (accidents and homicides) that were observed in a certain hospital during a week. 18 16 14 12 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Age Assume that the largest observation in this dataset is 90. If this observation were wrongly recorded as 900, then: Both the mean and the median will not change. O Both the mean and the median will change. O The mean will stay the same, but the median will change. O The mean will decrease, but the median won't change. O The mean will increase, but the median won't change. 2. Kouanbauy
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Correct value = 90

Incorrect value = 900

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