The Measure of Central Tendency That Is MOST Sensitive to (Or

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Multiple Choice

The measure of central tendency that is MOST sensitive to (or most influenced by) extreme scores in a distribution is the

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

Recognize the inherent and behavioral risk factors for cancer.

Identify the leading causes of cancer death and how they have changed over time.

Distinguish between the roles of genetics, environment, and behavior in the development of cancer.

Appreciate the impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on cancer risk and mortality.

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