The Most Appropriate Measure of Central Tendency for the Variable

question 31

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate measure of central tendency for the variable age (measured in years) would be the

• A)mode.
• B)quartile.
• C)mean.
• D)ratio.

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Definitions:

Primitive

Describing an early or original stage in development, or characteristics that are simple and not derived from anything else.

Structure of Limbs

The anatomical composition and arrangement of bones, muscles, and joints in the extremities of an organism.

Carbon Isotope

Carbon isotopes are variants of carbon atoms that differ in the number of neutrons, notably carbon-12, carbon-13, and carbon-14, where the latter is often used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of archaeological samples.

Geological Events

Natural occurrences such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and plate tectonics that shape the earth's surface and environment.