Which Is Not a Characteristic of the Geometric Mean as a Measure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which is not a characteristic of the geometric mean as a measure of center?

• A)It is similar to the mean if the data are skewed right.
• B)It mitigates the effects of large data values.
• C)It is useful in business data to calculate average growth rates.
• D)It cannot be calculated when the data contain negative or zero values.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Value

Refers to a value that increases over time, often resulting from the aggregation of multiple increments in a process or calculation.

Preset Value

A predetermined number or setting that is used to initiate an action or define a condition in a process or system.

Time Delay

A deliberate pause introduced in a process or system, usually used to ensure proper timing or synchronization between components or operations.