A measure of central tendency describes what was of a variable within a data set.
A) the most unusual measurement
B) the amount of variation in measurements
C) a typical measurement
D) the accuracy of measurements

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A measure of central tendency, such as the mean or median, gives an idea of what a typical measurement is within a data set. It does not indicate the most unusual measurement (A), the amount of variation in measurements (B), or the accuracy of measurements (D).

A Measure of Central Tendency Describes What Was of a Variable