Which of the Following Descriptive Statistics Is Most Influenced by Outliers

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptive statistics is most influenced by outliers?

• A) The median
• B) The mode
• C) The frequency distribution
• D) The mean

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Definitions:

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy in which a group of patients meet to discuss, interact, and share their problems with each other under the guidance of a therapist.

Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy

A neurosurgical procedure aimed at treating psychiatric conditions by making lesions in the anterior cingulate cortex.

Brain Tissue

The collection of neurons and supportive structures within the brain that are responsible for everything from processing sensory information to controlling muscle movements and cognitive functions.

Suicidal Depression

A severe form of depression where an individual experiences overwhelming feelings of sadness and hopelessness, often leading to thoughts of suicide.