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Why might the numerical average mislead in certain cases?

  • It is not affected by extreme values
  • It is the most reliable measure of central tendency
  • It always accurately reflects the data
  • It may not represent the typical value in the data set (correct)

    • What are mean, median, and mode in statistics?

  • They are all measures of variability
  • They are all measures of dispersion
  • They are all types of averages (correct)
  • They are all measures of central tendency

    • What is the typical example used to illustrate the misleading nature of the numerical average?

  • Average temperature in a region
  • Height measurements of students
  • Income distribution in a population (correct)
  • Average test scores in a class

    • What is the most common reason for needing different kinds of averages?

    <p>To better represent the typical value in the data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mean represent in a data set?

    <p>The sum of all values divided by the number of values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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