METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS
MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY
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Question
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In which of the following situations would the mean be an appropriate measure of central tendency? I. when the data set contains no outliers II. when using categorical data III. when an exact average is needed IV. when the middle value is needed
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II and III only
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I and III only
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I, III, and IV only
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The median is the most appropriate measure for income data.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mean is the only measure of central tendency that is always affected by an outlier.
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