Project 12 : Measures of Averages and spread Math on the Move – Analyzing Marathon Data 🧠 Objective: To understand and apply concepts of mean, median, mode, range, and data representation using real-life data from the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series 📚 Background: A marathon is a long-distance race covering 42.195 km (26.2 miles) . The World Marathon Majors include seven globally celebrated races: Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Each year, these races attract elite athletes and thousands of runners, creating a treasure trove of data! 📝 Your Task: 1. Data Analysis Use the data given below (or research online) to: a) Calculate the Mean, Median, Mode, and Range of the winning times (in minutes) for Men and Women across the 7 World Marathon Majors (use ...
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