Measures of Center Quick Check

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Question
Use the table to answer the question.

Game Goals Scored
1 6
2 1
3 1
4 0
5 3
6 1
7 0
8 3
9 8What value, the mean or median, best describes the shape of the data set that contains the number of goals scored by the soccer team?(1 point)
Responses

The median value of 1 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
The median value of 1 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

The mean value of 1 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
The mean value of 1 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

The median value of 2.6 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.
The median value of 2.6 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

The mean value of 2.6 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

The median value of 2.6 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.

The correct answer is: The mean value of 2.6 is the best measure of center that describes the shape of the data set.