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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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