Which of the Following Summary Measures Is Affected Most by Extreme

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summary measures is affected most by extreme values?

• A)The median.
• B)The mean.
• C)The range.
• D)The interquartile range.

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The framework of distributed probabilities for an established statistic, gathered from random sampling.

Approximately Normal

Describing a distribution that resembles the bell-shaped curve of a normal distribution, especially when certain statistical conditions are met.

Population Proportion

The ratio of members in a group or category to the total population under study.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that proposes a specific relationship or difference between variables, contrary to the null hypothesis.