Generally, which one of the following is the least appropriate measure of central tendency for a data set that contains outliers?
A) Mean
B) Median
C) 2nd quartile
D) 50th percentile

Question

​Generally, which one of the following is the least appropriate measure of central tendency for a data set that contains outliers?
A) Mean
B) ​Median
C) ​2nd quartile
D) ​50th percentile

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mean is the least appropriate measure of central tendency for a data set that contains outliers because outliers can significantly affect the mean.

​Generally, Which One of the Following Is the Least Appropriate

Generally, Which One of the Following Is the Least Appropriate