Chapter 2: Q. 60 (page 136)
Are the mean and the median the exact same in this distribution? Why or why not?

Short Answer
Yes, the mean and median are exactly same in this distribution
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Chapter 2: Q. 60 (page 136)
Are the mean and the median the exact same in this distribution? Why or why not?

Yes, the mean and median are exactly same in this distribution
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