Which of the following is probably most useful in studies in which extreme scores sometimes occur but have no real practical significance?
A) mean
B) median
C) average
D) none of the above

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The median is the best choice because it is not affected by extreme scores (outliers) and gives a better representation of the central tendency of the data in such cases. The mean and average can be skewed by extreme scores, thus not providing an accurate representation of the central tendency.

Which of the Following Is Probably Most Useful in Studies