The Preferred Measure of Central Tendency in a Skewed Distribution

question 28

Multiple Choice

The preferred measure of central tendency in a skewed distribution is

• A) the standard deviation.
• B) the mode.
• C) the median.
• D) the mean.

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Pharyngeal Tonsils

Two masses of lymphatic tissue located above the palatine tonsils; also called adenoids.

Nasopharynx

The portion of the pharynx behind the nasal cavity.

Palatine Tonsils

Two masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat.