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Why might the numerical average mislead in certain cases?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most common reason for needing different kinds of averages?
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What does the mean represent in a data set?
What does the mean represent in a data set?
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