Which measure of central tendency is not resistant to extreme values in a numeric data set?
A) Mean
B) Mode
C) Median
D) Parameters

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The mean is not resistant to extreme values because it is calculated by summing all the values in a data set and dividing by the number of values. Extreme values can significantly affect the total sum, thus affecting the mean. The mode and median are more resistant to extreme values, as they depend on the frequency and the middle value of the data set, respectively. "Parameters" is not a measure of central tendency.

Which Measure of Central Tendency Is Not Resistant to Extreme