The mean and mode,versus an average,are better descriptors of a distribution when ________.
A)the sample is not randomly selected.
B)the survey question has fewer than five options.
C)there are over 2,000 respondents in the sample.
D)the distribution is highly skewed.

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When the distribution is highly skewed, the average may be influenced by extreme values and may not accurately depict the center of the distribution. In such cases, the mean and mode are better descriptors of the distribution. Options A, B, and C are not relevant factors for choosing between mean/mode and average.

The Mean and Mode,versus an Average,are Better Descriptors of a Distribution