Which of the following is NOT true of the mean?
A)it is appropriate for normal and skewed distributions
B)it is the same as the arithmetic average
C)it belongs in the category of parameters of central tendency
D)it is considered an unbiased estimator

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The mean is not always appropriate for skewed distributions because it can be heavily influenced by outliers, making it less representative of the central tendency in those cases.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Mean