RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

MEASURES OF CENTER AND SPREAD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a measure of spread?
A
mean absolute deviation
B
range
C
interquartile range
D
median
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Absolute measures include Range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, and standard deviation. Relative measures include coefficients of range, quartile deviation, variation, and mean deviation. Hence, Quartile is not the measure of dispersion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Standard deviation is not a measure of central tendency. Q. Which of the following is not a measure of central tendency?

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The correct answer is Range, Interquartile Range, and Quartiles.

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