A researcher finds that the mean average number of alcoholic beverages imbibed by college professors is six drinks per week, while the median average is only three. What is the likely cause of this?

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The difference between the mean (6 drinks) and the median (3 drinks) suggests that the distribution is skewed, likely due to some college professors drinking significantly more than others, which pulls the mean higher than the median.

A Researcher Finds That the Mean Average Number of Alcoholic