Author Question: When the mean is lower than the median, it means that there are some extreme scores with _____ ... (Read 76 times)

mynx · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

When the mean is lower than the median, it means that there are some extreme scores with _____ values.

a. high c. unknown
b. low d. typical

Question 2

When the distribution is skewed, this is the preferred measure of central tendency.

a. average c. mode
b. mean d. median

billybob123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The mean is pulled in the direction of the extreme scores. The median is unaffected by them.

Answer to Question 2

D
A skewed distribution is one in which there are some scores that are very high or very low. The median should be used because it is not affected by extreme scores.