If the interquartile range is less sensitive to outlying data points (see the histogram in Q16), what might be an appropriate measure of central tendency?
A) Mean
B) Mode
C) Median
D) Menial

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is a measure of central tendency that is not influenced by extreme values, making it a better choice than the mean, which can be greatly affected by outliers. The mode is not as reliable since it only represents the most common value and may not be representative of the overall distribution. "Menial" is not a valid option.

If the Interquartile Range Is Less Sensitive to Outlying Data