Generally, Which One of the Following Is the Least Appropriate

question 66

Multiple Choice

Generally, which one of the following is the least appropriate measure of central tendency for a data set that contains outliers?

• A)mean
• B)median
• C)2^nd quartile
• D)50^th percentile

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Definitions:

Convergent Boundary

A region where two or more tectonic plates are moving toward each other, often causing one plate to slide beneath the other.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the formation of mountain ranges and oceanic trenches.

Andesite

A volcanic rock of intermediate composition, typically grey or bluish-grey, composed mainly of plagioclase and one or more mafic minerals.

Composite Volcanoes

Also known as stratovolcanoes, are large, symmetrical volcanoes composed of alternating layers of explosive ash and lava flows, often characterized by a conical shape.