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tsand2

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The most commonly used measure of central tendency is
 
  a. the mode.
  b. the median.
  c. the mean.
  d. all are equally common

Question 2

The chief disadvantage of the median, when compared to the mean, is that
 
  a. it is less stable than the mean from sample to sample.
  b. its location cannot be calculated algebraically.
  c. it is disproportionately affected by outliers.
  d. it has no disadvantages.


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mmpiza

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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