For a dataset with values 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, the geometric mean is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For a dataset with values 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, the geometric mean is:
A. 12
B. 10
C. 8
D. 6
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Product = 32768. (32768)^(1/5) = 8 (since 8^5 = 32768).

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1 Report Error
Three dice are rolled. The probability of getting a sum of 5 is:
A. 10/216
B. 1/36
C. 5/216
D. 15/216

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combinations: (1,1,3) and (1,2,2) each with 3 permutations, total 6 favorable. 6/216 = 1/36.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2 Report Error
Weighted mean is used when:
A. Data are qualitative
B. All observations are equal
C. Different observations have different importance
D. Distribution is symmetric

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Weighted mean assigns weights to reflect the varying importance of items.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3 Report Error
Which measure of central tendency is not affected by extreme values?
A. Median
B. Arithmetic mean
C. Geometric mean
D. Weighted mean

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The median depends only on the middle value(s) and is resistant to outliers.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics