Here is a typical statement made by themedia: "Based on a recentstudy, pennies weigh an average of 2.5 grams with a margin of error of 0.006gram." What important and relevant piece of information is omitted from thatstatement? Is it OK to use the word"average"?

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

The media often omit reference to the confidencelevel, which is typically95%. It is OK to use the word"average" in this context.

B.

The media often omit reference to the confidence interval. It is OK to use the word"average" in this context.

C.

The media often omit reference to the confidencelevel, which is typically95%. The word"mean" should be used instead of the word"average."

D.

The media often omit reference to the confidence interval. The word"mean" should be used instead of the word"average."