As a measure of central tendency, the mean:
A)is applicable to all levels of measurement.
B)will always end in a whole number.
C)can often be used for more advanced statistical operations.
D)is unaffected by extreme scores.

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The mean is a measure of central tendency that can be used for more advanced statistical operations, such as calculating standard deviations and variances. It is not applicable to all levels of measurement (e.g., nominal data), does not always end in a whole number, and is affected by extreme scores.

As a Measure of Central Tendency, the Mean