The ________ Should Be Used as a Measure of Location

question 70

Multiple Choice

The ________ should be used as a measure of location if the distribution is asymmetric and the variable is measured on an ordinal scale.

• A) mean
• B) mode
• C) median
• D) maxima
• E) ranking order

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Definitions:

Line

A straight geometrical figure that extends infinitely in both directions without thickness.

Slope

In mathematics, it is the measure of the steepness or incline of a line, defined as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.

Positive Economics

A branch of economics that focuses on objective analysis and the description of how the economy functions, as opposed to normative economics that involves value judgments.

Normative Economics

An area of economics that makes assessments of economic fairness or desired economic outcomes and aims of public policy.