If a Distribution of Numerical Scores Contains One or Two

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a distribution of numerical scores contains one or two extremely high values, compared to the rest of the scores, which measure of central tendency would produce the most representative value?

• A) The mean
• B) The median
• C) The mode
• D) The standard deviation

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

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Fixed Costs

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Short-Run Marginal Cost Curve

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Optimal Level

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