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Which measure of central tendency is considered as a single score that is described as the representative of the whole data set?

Geometric mean

Median

Mean (correct)

Mode

What does a measure of central tendency enable us to do in terms of comparing two or more groups?

Compare the lowest scores of the groups

Compare the distribution of scores within the groups

Compare the average scores of the groups (correct)

Compare the highest scores of the groups

Which measure of central tendency indirectly describes the 'population' from which the sample has been chosen?

Median

Mean (correct)

Harmonic mean

Mode

What assumption about the nature of distribution of scores in a set of data is referred to as central tendency?

The distribution is symmetrical Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a measure of central tendency?

To give a general idea of the average score in the data set Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a measure of central tendency in terms of providing a summary of a data set?

The purpose of a measure of central tendency is to provide a single score that represents the whole data set, giving a general idea of the average score. Signup and view all the answers

How does a measure of central tendency enable comparison of two or more groups in terms of performance?

A measure of central tendency allows comparison by providing a concise description of the performance of the groups as a whole. Signup and view all the answers

What are the five measures of central tendency mentioned in the text?

The five measures of central tendency are mean, median, mode, geometric mean, and harmonic mean. Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative name for a measure of central tendency mentioned in the text?

The measure of central tendency is also known as the measure of central location. Signup and view all the answers

What is the two-fold value of a measure of central tendency as mentioned in the text?

The two-fold value of a measure of central tendency is that it represents all the scores of a data set and enables comparison of groups in terms of performance. Signup and view all the answers