Measure of central tendency
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the concept of central tendency, which pertains to statistical measures that summarize or represent the center point or typical value of a dataset. This includes mean, median, and mode.
Answer
Mean, median, and mode
The three main measures of central tendency are mean, median, and mode.
Answer for screen readers
The three main measures of central tendency are mean, median, and mode.
More Information
The measures of central tendency are used to find the middle or typical value in a data set. While the mean is commonly used, the median is often preferred in skewed distributions.
Tips
A common mistake is using the mean when the data is skewed, as it may not accurately reflect the central tendency.
Sources
- Mean, Mode and Median - Measures of Central Tendency - statistics.laerd.com
- Measures of Central Tendency & Examples - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Central Tendency | Understanding the Mean, Median & Mode - Scribbr - scribbr.com
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