Which of the Following Statements About the Median Is Not

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the median is not true?

• A)It is more affected by extreme values than the arithmetic mean.
• B)It is a measure of central tendency.
• C)It is equal to Q2.
• D)It is equal to the mode in bell-shaped "normal" distributions.

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Definitions:

Permanent/Temporary

Describes the nature of employment or accounting entries; permanent implies longevity or continuity, whereas temporary indicates a limited duration or interim status.

Normal Balance

The normal balance is the side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance based on the accounting equation.

Financial Statement(s)

Reports summarizing the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specified period, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Permanent/Temporary

Defines classifications of accounts in accounting where permanent accounts refer to balance sheet items that carry over into the next fiscal period, while temporary accounts are closed at the end of each accounting period.