​Generally, Which One of the Following Is the Least Appropriate

question 39

Multiple Choice

​Generally, which one of the following is the least appropriate measure of central tendency for a data set that contains outliers?

• A) Mean
• B) ​Median
• C) ​2nd quartile
• D) ​50th percentile

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Definitions:

Laundry Costs

Expenses associated with cleaning textile products, such as clothing, linens, and uniforms.

Flexible Budget

A financial plan that is designed to change in response to the level of activity achieved.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount for a period.

Employee Salaries and Wages

The payment made to employees for their services, either calculated hourly (wages) or over a fixed period (salaries).