When a distribution is skewed, the researcher who is interested in central tendency should use the
A) mean
B) median
C) mode
D) all of these are appropriate

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When a distribution is skewed, the mean is affected by extreme scores and is not a good representation of central tendency. The median is the best choice because it is not influenced by extreme scores and is a better representation of the center of the data. The mode may also be used as a supplementary measure, but it is not the best choice for central tendency in a skewed distribution.

When a Distribution Is Skewed, the Researcher Who Is Interested