Try another version of this question Consider the distribution of GPA (grade point average) at a local college What do you think the shape of the dataset's distribution will be? How will the mean and median compare? Considering the shape of the data, will it be appropriate to use the mean as a measure of center (representing a "typical" data value)? Box 1: Select the best answer Box 2: Select the best answer Box 3: Select the best answer
The distribution will be skewed left
The mean will be lower than the median
No, the mean will be misleading as a measure of center; use the median instead