Predicting Derek Jeter’s Home Runs
Every team owner would like to add that special player to create a dream team. If you added Derek Jeter to your dream team, how many home runs would you expect him to hit in a typical year?
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Derek Jeter’s Home Runs 1996–2012
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| Year | Home Runs |
|---|
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 15 |
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Discussion Question:
Do you think the mean, median, or mode is the best predictor of the number of home runs Derek Jeter will hit next year?
The data sets used in these examples were obtained from public domain and third-party sources, and are intended for educational purposes only. All facts and figures may become inaccurate, out-of-date, or subject to revision without notice.
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