A staff member records the number of victories (per 10-game season) for a new football coach during his first three seasons with a team. The coach won 1, 3, and 8 games, respectively, over the three seasons. The following conclusions are appropriate EXCEPT ______.
A. the football coach won an average of four games per season
B. the football coach won a median of three games per season
C. the football coach won 40% of his games during his first three seasons
D. the football coach was successful during his first three seasons
Answer: D
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