Which Measure of Central Tendency Is Used to Determine the Average

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which measure of central tendency is used to determine the average annual percent increase?

• A) Arithmetic mean
• B) Weighted mean
• C) Mode
• D) Geometric mean
• E) Median

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Definitions:

Artifact

Any irrelevant object or mark observed when examining specimens or graphic records that is not related to the object being examined—for example, a foreign object visible through a microscope or an erroneous mark on an ECG strip.

Erroneous Mark

A mark or notation that is made by mistake or is incorrect.

Precordial Electrode

Precordial electrodes are used in electrocardiography (EKG/ECG), placed on the chest area to record heart’s electrical activity from different angles.

Intercostal Space

The physical space between two ribs, which contains muscles, nerves, arteries, and veins.