Which measure(s) of central tendency can be applied to nominal data?
A)the mean
B)the median
C)the mode
D)both a and b

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The mode is the only measure of central tendency that can be applied to nominal data, as it represents the most frequently occurring category or value in a data set. Mean and median require numerical data where mathematical operations such as addition and division make sense, which is not applicable to nominal data.

Which Measure(s) of Central Tendency Can Be Applied to Nominal