Mean and Median as the Best Measures of Central Tendency
Not what you're looking for?
When is the mean the best measure of central tendency? When is the median the best measure of central tendency?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution identifies the situations in which the mean and median are the best measures of central tendency. All required calculations are included. This is completed in about 355 words.
Solution Preview
When is the mean the best measure of central tendency? When is the median the best measure of central tendency?
Mean = sum of all the values of observations in a data set ÷ number of observations
If the values of all the observations in a data set are ordered (ascending or descending), the median value is the middle value (i.e., 50% of the values are below the median and 50% of the values are above the median). Mean is affected by extreme values.
Mean can be calculated only for the quantitative ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Measures of Central Tendency
Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.
Measures of Central Tendency
This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.
Know Your Statistical Concepts
Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.
Terms and Definitions for Statistics
This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.