A chef at the Grand Floridian has been asked to categorize the dishes that he makes into the following: a) appetizers; b) side dishes; c) entrees; d) desserts. Which measure of central tendency is appropriate to calculate given the measurement scale of this variable?
A) Mean
B) Median
C) Mode
D) Range
E) Standard deviation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mode is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for this scenario because the variable (categories of dishes) is nominal, and the mode identifies the most frequently occurring category.

A Chef at the Grand Floridian Has Been Asked to Categorize