Which of the following measures of central tendency is not appropriate when you have extreme scores in your sample data?
A)Mode
B)Median
C)Mean
D)None of the above

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The mean is sensitive to extreme scores because it is calculated by summing all the scores and dividing by the number of scores. Extreme values can significantly affect the mean, making it not representative of the central tendency of the data. The median and mode are less affected by extreme scores, making them more appropriate measures in such cases.

Which of the Following Measures of Central Tendency Is Not