LC MAT135 Module 4 Discussion Latest 2022 April

MAT135 Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Lifespan probability

 https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/ (Links to an external site.)

Visit the above website and play the longevity game/calculator. What is your expected longevity (age)? How do you suppose this data was calculated? How can this be beneficial? What can we use this data for? Are there changes that you can make to improve your longevity and by how much would it change your expected age?

DQ2 Measures of Central Tendency

In statistics the three most common measures of central tendency are the mean, median, and mode. Each of these measures calculates the location of the central point using a different method. The measure of central tendency used varies with each situation and set of data examined.

Explain the difference between the measures of used tendency. Provide an example where it would be best utilized.

Reference the text and the following websites as needed:

https://www.scribbr.com/statistics/central-tendency/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.statisticshowto.com/central-tendency-2/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.thoughtco.com/measures-of-central-tendency-3026706