If data are scaled on an interval or ratio scale, the mean becomes a less representative measure of center when:
A) there are more than 10 scores in a distribution.
B) there are less than 5 scores in a distribution.
C) the mean and median are equal.
D) the distribution of scores is strongly skewed.

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The mean is sensitive to extreme values, so in a strongly skewed distribution, it may not accurately represent the center of the data, unlike the median which is more robust in such cases.

If Data Are Scaled on an Interval or Ratio Scale