When the Smallest and Largest Percentage of Items Are Removed

question 111

Multiple Choice

When the smallest and largest percentage of items are removed from a data set and the mean is computed, the mean of the remaining data is

• A)the median
• B)the mode
• C)the trimmed mean
• D)any of the above

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Definitions:

Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the spine or the lower back region.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest region or the thorax, which houses the heart and lungs among other organs.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, forming the upper part of the pelvic structure.

Axial Skeleton

Constitutes the central core of the human skeleton, comprising the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.