Which Measure of Variation Is Affected Most by a Few

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which measure of variation is affected most by a few extreme scores?

• A) standard deviation
• B) mean
• C) median
• D) range

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Definitions:

Tissue Fluid

A fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and removing waste, essentially the extracellular fluid.

Popliteal

Pertaining to the area behind the knee where blood vessels and nerves pass.

Back of Knee

The popliteal area; the region behind the knee joint where the femur, tibia, and fibula meet with ligaments and tendons.

Cubital

Pertaining to the elbow or the area around the elbow.