Which kind of average has been used? What was the size of the sample used to find the average? What is the source of the data? How was the data collected? Do you think the average was chosen to give valid and reliable results, or to attract the most readers?

Data analysis portfolio

PART 1: Presentation and Display of Survey Data

1 (a) Averages in the news

Find an example of a mainstream media report that includes the word “average” in the headline. The report should be on a subject broadly related to your degree title.

Provide the link to the article here:

Paste a screenshot of the headline and relevant parts of the report mentioning the average below:

Answer the following questions. If you cannot find an answer for a question, explain what effect this might have on the information in the article.

Which kind of average has been used?

What was the size of the sample used to find the average?

What is the source of the data? How was the data collected?

Do you think the average was chosen to give valid and reliable results, or to attract the most readers?