The Mean and Mode,versus an Average,are Better Descriptors of a Distribution

question 7

Multiple Choice

The mean and mode,versus an average,are better descriptors of a distribution when ________.

• A)the sample is not randomly selected.
• B)the survey question has fewer than five options.
• C)there are over 2,000 respondents in the sample.
• D)the distribution is highly skewed.

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