What Is(are) Characteristic(s) of the Geometric Mean

question 127

Multiple Choice

What is(are) characteristic(s) of the geometric mean?

• A) It is always greater than the arithmetic mean.
• B) It is the mathematical equivalent to the median.
• C) It is always less than or equal to the arithmetic mean.
• D) Both it is the mathematical equivalent to the median and it is always less than or equal to the arithmetic mean.

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Definitions:

Sediment

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulate in a loose, unconsolidated form, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Angular Fragments

Pieces of rock or mineral that have sharp edges, typically resulting from mechanical weathering and indicative of rapid transport or deposition.

Qualitative

Pertaining to descriptions or distinctions based on qualities rather than on quantity or numerical values.

Chemical Composition

The identification and proportion of elements and compounds within a substance, defining its properties and reactions.