Which of the following is (are)permissible measure(s)of central tendency with ratio scales?
A)Arithmetic mean,median,and mode
B)Geometric mean
C)Median and mode
D)Both geometric mean as well as arithmetic mean,median,and mode
E)Both geometric mean as well as median and mode

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ratio scales allow for the use of both geometric mean and arithmetic mean, as well as median and mode. However, the use of geometric mean is generally more appropriate when dealing with variables that have a wide range of values and are skewed, such as income or population sizes. The arithmetic mean is typically used for variables that are normally distributed. Therefore, the best choice would be D, which includes all of the permissible measures for ratio scales.

Which of the Following Is (Are)permissible Measure(s)of Central Tendency with Ratio