The median of a set of data is more representative than the mean when the mean is larger than most of the observations.

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When the mean is larger than most of the observations, it indicates the presence of extreme values or outliers that skew the mean towards the higher end. In such cases, the median provides a more accurate estimate of the central tendency because it is not affected by extreme values. Therefore, option A is true.

The Median of a Set of Data Is More Representative