ny226 wrote:
>
> Here is the question:
>
> Car A: 27.9 30.4 30.6 31.4 31.7
>
> (a) If the manufactureres of car A want to advertise that their car
> performed best in this test, which of the "average" discussed so far in
> this chapter could they use to substantiate this claim?
>
> -- 1. what is the meaning of "Substantiate" in here?
> --> I looked up disctionary which says, "value".
> If the word means 'value', the question is asking me
> for 'Mode'. so the answer is, "30.6". But then, the question is too
> easy.
>
> SO what does the question asking me for?
>
Hi, which dictionary did you looked at?
The Microsoft Bookshelf Basics Dictionary says:
1. To support with proof or evidence; verify: substantiate an
accusation.
See synonyms at confirm.
2. a. To give material form to; embody.
b. To make firm or solid.
3. To give substance to; make real or actual.
The Merriam-Webster's online collegiate dictionary at
www.m-w.com
says:
1: to give substance or form to : EMBODY
2 : to establish by proof or competent evidence : VERIFY
<substantiate a charge>
The Merriam-Webster's online collegiate thesaurus says:
1
Synonyms EMBODY 1, exteriorize, externalize, incarnate, manifest,
materialize, objectify, personalize, personify, personize
Related Word substantialize, substantify
2
Synonyms CONFIRM 2, authenticate, bear out, corroborate, justify,
validate, verify
Related Word demonstrate, prove, test, try
Both dictionaries say the same thing; if you're the manufacturer,
how do you tell that your car is the best? How do you substantiate
your claim?
> Car C: 28.6 29.1 28.5 31.1 29.7
> (b) Show that the midrange will serve their purpose.
>
> What does this question mean?
> ---> Im guessing that midrange is 'mena of largest and smallest
> value'. so the answer shoud be should be '30.3'. Is this what the
> question is asking for?
>
> Please help!!!!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
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