(I If a Distribution Is Highly Skewed, the Mean (Measure

question 71

Multiple Choice

(i. If a distribution is highly skewed, the mean (measure of central tendency) should be avoided. (ii) A characteristic of the population is called a parameter
(iii) A sample revealed that the ages of musicians playing in small local combos are 36, 29, 37, 32, 36 and 75. The median is the most appropriate measure of central tendency to represent the ages of the musicians.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements, but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all false statements.

Analyze the impact of the number of firms and product differentiation degree on the market.

Examine the conditions under which monopolistically competitive firms realize profits or losses in the short and long run.

Discuss the concept of excess capacity and its implications for monopolistically competitive firms.

Understand the long-run equilibrium condition for monopolistically competitive firms in terms of profits and economic efficiency.

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