When Might the Median Be a Better Statistic to Use

question 27

Essay

When might the median be a better statistic to use for central tendency than the mean? Illustrate your answer by using an example.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

Occurs when the researcher can make a connection between respondents and evidence but agrees not to do so.

Anonymity

Occurs when the researcher cannot make a connection between respondents and evidence.

Operationalization

Operationalization is the process of defining and measuring variables, concepts, or phenomena in order to make them quantifiable and testable within research studies.

Social Class Position

Social class position refers to an individual's or group's place within a hierarchical social structure, often determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, education, and power.