Which of the following is (are) a useful measure(s) of central tendency and dispersion when the data are ratio?
A) Mode and median
B) Mode, median, mean, standard deviation
C) Mode
D) Mode, median, mean, standard deviation, geometric and harmonic mean

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For ratio data, which has a true zero point, all measures of central tendency (mode, median, mean) and dispersion (standard deviation) are applicable. Additionally, geometric and harmonic means are particularly useful for ratio data, especially when dealing with rates or multiplicative processes.

Which of the Following Is (Are) a Useful Measure(s) of Central