A measure of central tendency given as the value above which half of the values fall and below which half of the values fall is the ________.
A) mean
B) mode
C) range
D) median

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The definition given in the question is that of the median. It is not the mean (average), mode (most common value) or range (difference between highest and lowest values). Therefore, the best choice is D) median.

A Measure of Central Tendency Given as the Value Above