The Chief Disadvantage of the Median, When Compared to the Mean

question 31

Multiple Choice

The chief disadvantage of the median, when compared to the mean, is that

• A) it is less stable than the mean from sample to sample.
• B) its location cannot be calculated algebraically.
• C) it is disproportionately affected by outliers.
• D) it has no disadvantages.

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