6 Questions
Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme values in a data set?
Mean
Which measure of variability indicates the average distance of each data point from the mean?
Standard Deviation
In a skewed distribution, which measure of central tendency is typically preferred to provide a better representation of the central location?
Median
Which measure of central tendency is least affected by extreme values in a data set?
Median
Which measure of variability is affected by extreme values in a data set?
Range
In a positively skewed distribution, which measure of central tendency is typically the greatest?
Mean
Test your knowledge of statistics measures of central tendency and variability with this quiz. Identify which measure of central tendency is impacted by extreme values, determine the measure of variability that shows the average distance from the mean, and understand which central tendency measure is preferable in skewed distributions.
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