If the data set has an extreme value, which measure of central tendency would be the best? A. Mean B. Median C. Mode D. Range
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- Mean: The average of all data points. - Median: The middle value when data points are ordered. - Mode: The most frequently occurring value. - Range: The difference between the highest and lowest values (Note: Range is not a measure of central tendency but a Show more…
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