Measures of central tendency
Understand the Problem
The question is referring to the statistical concepts known as measures of central tendency, which include mean, median, and mode. It seeks an explanation or information about what these measures are and how they are used to summarize data.
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
Measures of central tendency are statistical metrics used to determine the center of a data set. The mean is the arithmetic average, the median is the middle value, and the mode is the most frequently occurring value in a data set.
Tips
Confusing the measures: People often mix up mean, median, and mode. The mean might not represent the center well in skewed distributions, while the median can be more informative.
Sources
- Measures of Central Tendency & Examples - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Central tendency - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
