The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it

ECONOMICS
JAMB 2010

The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it

  • A. is not affected by extreme values in a data
  • B. is a midpoint value in an array of data
  • C. is a balancing point in an observation
  • D. can be calculated from incomplete data

Correct Answer: A. is not affected by extreme values in a data

Explanation

The mean is an important measure because it incorporates the score from every subject in the research study. It includes all the data in a set to arrive at an answer.



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