The ____________ Is the Best Measure of Central Tendency When

question 30

Multiple Choice

The ____________ is the best measure of central tendency when there are extreme values in the distribution.

• A) mode
• B) median
• C) mean
• D) variance

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Definitions:

Survivor Bias

A logical error that involves focusing on the surviving subjects of a process or people who made it past some selection process, thereby unintentionally overlooking those who did not due to their lack of visibility.

Unrepresentative Sample

A sample that does not accurately reflect the demographics or characteristics of the larger population from which it is drawn.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Vehicles designed to use less fuel for the same distance traveled compared to average vehicles, reducing operating costs and environmental impact.