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mynx

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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


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billybob123

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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.


mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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