Measures of Central Tendency Analysis

The assignment requires students to write a paper (1-3 pages) that includes calculations and explanations for the mean, median, and mode of their collected data. The paper should also include an analysis of which measure of central tendency most accurately describes the variable being studied. Additionally, students are expected to create a box plot representing the data with labeled and numbered points. The assignment emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating and explaining these concepts, with demonstrated mastery of the content and ability to apply the concepts considered in grading.

Topic: Measure of Central Tendency
Using the data you collected in the Module 1 SLP, write a paper (1–3
pages) including all of the following content:
 Calculate the mean, median, and mode of your collected data. Show and
explain your calculations.
 Are these numbers higher or lower than you expected? Explain.
 Which of these measures of central tendency do you think most accurately
describes the variable you are looking at? Provide your justification.
 Create a box plot to represent the data, labeling and numerating all 5 points on
the box plot. For the plot, you may draw and insert it in your paper as a
picture. Make sure it is legible.
Submit your paper at the end of Module 2.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Answer all questions posted in the instructions. Use information from the
modular background readings and videos as well as any good-quality
resource you can find. Cite all sources in APA style and include a
reference list at the end of your paper.
Note about page length: Your ability to clearly articulate and explain these
concepts is being assessed. The page length is a general guideline. A 3- or
4-page paper does not necessarily guarantee a grade of “A.” An “A” paper
would include detailed information and explanations of all the assignment
requirements listed above. The letter grade will be based upon
demonstrated mastery of the content and ability to articulate and apply the
concepts in the assignment. Keep this in mind while writing your paper.
Required Materials
Lane, D. M. (n.d.). Online Statistics Education: Summarizing distributions.
Retrieved
from http://onlinestatbook.com/2/summarizing_distributions/summarizing_
distributions.html
Lane, D. M. (n.d.). Online Statistics Education: A multimedia course of
study. Retrieved from http://onlinestatbook.com/2/index.html