When studying the effect of temperature on the sale of ice cream, a researcher records the number of ice cream cones sold on cold days versus those sold on hot days. In this case, the researcher would most likely compare _____ to describe the results.
A)group percentages
B)group means
C)estimated scores
D)frequency polygons

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The most appropriate comparison would be group means, as the researcher is interested in the average number of ice cream cones sold on hot versus cold days. Group percentages and frequency polygons may not be as informative in this context, and estimated scores may not be applicable.

When Studying the Effect of Temperature on the Sale of Ice