List data set and identify: List the data set and identify the numbers to be averaged.Data set: −1,−5,−6,−3,−3,−3,0We need to add all these numbers together and then divide by the total number of numbers to find the mean.
Add all numbers in data set: Add all the numbers in the data set.Sum = (−1)+(−5)+(−6)+(−3)+(−3)+(−3)+0Sum = −1−5−6−3−3−3Sum = −21
Count total numbers: Count the total number of numbers in the data set.There are 7 numbers in the data set.
Divide sum by total numbers: Divide the sum by the total number of numbers to find the mean.Mean = Total number of numbersSumMean = 7(–21)Mean = –3