For Which Type of Distribution of Scores Is the Mean

question 30

Multiple Choice

For which type of distribution of scores is the mean the preferred measure of central tendency?

• A) a symmetrical distribution
• B) a skewed distribution
• C) a flat distribution
• D) a curved distribution

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