In order to decide which measure of central tendency is appropriate, you must first determine
A)the appropriate graph to use and the independent variable.
B)the appropriate graph to use and the dependent variable.
C)how the data will be collected.
D)the scale of measurement being used and the shape of the distribution.

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The choice of the measure of central tendency (mean, median, mode) depends on the scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) and the distribution's shape (symmetrical, skewed), as these factors influence the measure's appropriateness and accuracy.

In Order to Decide Which Measure of Central Tendency Is