Compare and Contrast the Three Measures of Central Tendency

question 14

Essay

Compare and contrast the three measures of central tendency. Explain when it is best to use each measure.

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Definitions:

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the U.S. government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Earnings and Profits

A measure of a corporation's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders, calculated for tax purposes.

FMV

Fair Market Value refers to the price at which property would sell on the open market between a willing buyer and a willing seller.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares in a company, which represents a distribution of the company's earnings.