Marcella Is Looking to Give a Meaningful Measure of Central

question 80

Multiple Choice

Marcella is looking to give a meaningful measure of central tendency for her nationwide study of income levels,which is a skewed distribution.What should she use to most accurately summarize her findings?

• A)mode
• B)mean
• C)median
• D)standard deviation
• E)range

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Definitions:

Local Facilities

Amenities or services provided in a specific area, often to meet the needs of the community, including healthcare, education, and recreation.

Managed Care System

A healthcare delivery system aimed at managing costs, utilization, and quality of healthcare services.

Primary Care Physicians

Medical doctors who provide first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care for varied medical conditions, not limited by cause, organ system, or diagnosis.

Drug Treatment

The use of medications or other substances to manage or cure diseases and disorders.