In a smooth but skewed distribution, the most representative measure of central tendency is the
A) mean
B) median
C) mode
D) quartile

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In a skewed distribution, the median is considered the most representative measure of central tendency because it is not affected by extreme values (outliers) as the mean is. The median divides the distribution into two equal parts and represents the middle value, making it a better indicator of the central tendency in skewed distributions.

In a Smooth but Skewed Distribution, the Most Representative Measure