microbiology
follow instructions as stated on the attachment
Rounding Bias
Many of you have been taught to always round upward when you have a half number
(Methodl). With scientific data, this will result in an upward bias. To avoid this bias,
you should round half numbers to the nearest even number (Method 2). Complete
the following Extra Credit Assignment and state your conclusion below.
Met 0- 1: Met o- 2:
Data Data Always Data Always
Column 1 Column 2 Round UP Column 3 Round to
(n=25) (n=25) Show your work) (n=25) Even Number
(Show your work)
17-5
17-5
10-5
11-5
9-5
12-5
9.5
17-5
16-5
15-5
16-5
9-5
11-5
14.5
13-5
w 14-5
12-5
17-5
18-5
9-5
13-5
15-5
14-5
16.5
Ag 12-5 – 12.5
Total = Total = Total
Actual Rounded Rounded
Average = Average = Average
(Mean) (Method 1) (Method 2)
CONCLUSION
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