Why Would One Want to Use a Trimmed Mean Instead

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Essay

Why would one want to use a trimmed mean instead of a mean? In your answer please provide a numerical example that demonstrates the advantage.

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Definitions:

Pakicetus

An extinct genus of early whales living in the Eocene epoch, illustrating a significant stage in the transition from land to sea creatures.

Modern-day Whales

Current species of whales that descended from land-dwelling ancestors through a series of evolutionary transitions over millions of years.

Hippopotamus

A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its large size, semi-aquatic habits, and aggressive nature.

Hemagglutinins

Proteins found on the surface of certain viruses, like influenza, that enable the virus to bind to and infect host cells.