Which Measure of Central Tendency Is Appropriate If the Shape

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which measure of central tendency is appropriate if the shape of the distribution is symmetrical and the measurement scale is interval or ratio?

• A)the mode
• B)the median
• C)the mean
• D)the deviation

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