If a distribution of numerical scores contains one or two extremely high values,compared to the rest of the scores,which measure of central tendency would produce the most representative value?
A)the mean
B)the median
C)the mode
D)the standard deviation

Question

If a distribution of numerical scores contains one or two extremely high values,compared to the rest of the scores,which measure of central tendency would produce the most representative value?
A)​the mean
B)​the median
C)the mode
D)​the standard deviation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value in a distribution, regardless of extreme values. Therefore, it is not influenced by any extreme values of the data, unlike the mean.

If a Distribution of Numerical Scores Contains One or Two