Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the mean?
A) It is unduly influenced by extreme scores.
B) Its value many not actually exist in the data.
C) It is least stable from sample to sample.
D) Its interpretation in terms of variables requires some faith in the interval properties of the data.

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Option A, B, and D are all potential disadvantages of using the mean as a measure of central tendency. However, option C is not true. The mean is actually one of the most stable measures of central tendency, as it is less affected by outliers than the median. The stability of the mean is one of its advantages over other measures of central tendency.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Disadvantage of the Mean