Which of the following statements is a DISADVANTAGE of using the median?
A) It is less affected than the mean by extreme values in the data set
B) It is restricted to use in basic statistical analysis
C) It is useful when values at the end of the data set are hard/time-consuming/costly to generate
D) It can be used (carefully) with non-numeric data, as long as the data can be ordered

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The median is not restricted to basic statistical analysis but is often used because it provides a measure of central tendency that is less sensitive to outliers than the mean. This makes it advantageous in many situations, not a disadvantage. The other options describe advantages of using the median.

Which of the Following Statements Is a DISADVANTAGE of Using