The Mean Is an Inappropriate Measure of Central Tendency When

question 29

Multiple Choice

The mean is an inappropriate measure of central tendency when the distribution is severely skewed because

• A)it is not the mathematical center of a skewed distribution.
• B)only 50% of the scores in a skewed distribution are near it.
• C)it does not accurately describe a skewed distribution.
• D)only the mode describes a skewed distribution.

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Definitions:

Cause and Effect

The principle that every event (effect) has one or more causes; this relationship explains why things happen and allows for prediction and intervention.

Strong

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks; also can apply to the capacity for endurance or mental capacity.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the direction and strength of the relationship between two variables.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.