Which of the Following Measures of Central Tendency Is Sensitive

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures of central tendency is sensitive to extremely high or low scores in a distribution?

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

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

Refers to how a country’s total GDP is spread amongst its population, affecting economic equality and citizens' standard of living.

Last Three Decades

Refers to the most recent thirty-year period. Depending on context, this can relate to economic trends, technological advancements, or societal changes that have occurred within that timeframe.

Median Income

The income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having an income above that amount and half below, serving as a measure of central tendency.

Hispanic

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially those in Latin America.