The mode,median,and mean are most likely to have different values when they
A) describe a skewed distribution.
B) are derived from a limited range of scores.
C) represent the central tendency of a random sample.
D) represent the central tendency of an entire population.

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Skewed distributions have a longer tail on one side, which can pull the mean in that direction and away from the median and mode. This results in the mode, median, and mean having different values.

The Mode,median,and Mean Are Most Likely to Have Different Values