The mean should be chosen as the measure of central tendency when the distribution is
A) skewed in a generally positive direction.
B) skewed in a generally negative direction.
C) approximately j-shaped in nature.
D) approximately symmetrical in nature.

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The mean is the best choice when the distribution is approximately symmetrical in nature, as it takes into account all values in the distribution and provides a balance point. It is not recommended to use the mean for skewed distributions, where the median or mode may be a better choice.

The Mean Should Be Chosen as the Measure of Central