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The median is a better choice than the mean for a measure of central tendency if the data:
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
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Chaya
11 months ago
Exponential data? I’m not so sure about that.
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Charolette
11 months ago
Normal distribution? Mean is fine there!
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Coletta
12 months ago
Wait, is it really better for bimodal data?
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Virgina
12 months ago
Totally agree, the mean can be skewed.
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Jacqueline
12 months ago
The median is definitely better with outliers!
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Hassie
1 year ago
I thought the median was mainly used for skewed distributions, but I can't recall if that applies to bimodal data. Is that option A?
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Robt
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the median is more reliable when the data isn't normally distributed. Maybe that's option D?
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Kris
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about measures of central tendency, and it seemed like the median was preferred for skewed data, which makes me lean towards option B too.
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Marci
1 year ago
I think the median is better when the data has outliers, so I might go with option B.
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Haley
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K, so I'll go with option B.
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Harrison
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about the difference between service cost centers and clinical cost centers. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Paola
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Based on my experience with Dynamics 365, a workflow is the best way to set up an automated email notification when a business process completes. The other options like action steps or Power Automate flows don't seem as directly relevant to the specific requirement here.
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Jill
1 year ago
I think this has to do with rule-governed behavior, right? It sounds like a rule you're teaching the student.
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Ethan
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully read through the options and select the two that are correct.
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Donte
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? The median is always the way to go, no matter what. It's like the Switzerland of statistical measures - neutral and reliable.
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Vicki
1 year ago
D) is exponentially distributed
TA
Tandra
1 year ago
C) is normally distributed
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Tammi
1 year ago
B) often has outliers
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Myra
1 year ago
A) is bimodal
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Heike
1 year ago
Exponential distribution, huh? Sounds like a party! The median's the life of the party, keeping things balanced and grounded.
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Peggie
1 year ago
Normality, schormality! The median is my jam, no matter what shape the data is in. Can't go wrong with a good, solid middle value.
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Gail
1 year ago
C) is normally distributed
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Tammy
1 year ago
B) often has outliers
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Nguyet
1 year ago
A) is bimodal
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Jerry
1 year ago
Ooh, I got this one! When the data is bimodal, the mean gets all confused. The median keeps it cool and collected, you know?
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Dan
1 year ago
C) is normally distributed
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Garry
1 year ago
B) often has outliers
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Noah
1 year ago
A) is bimodal
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Beatriz
1 year ago
But for normally distributed data, mean is more appropriate, right?
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Raul
2 years ago
Hah! The median is definitely the way to go when dealing with those pesky outliers. It's like a ninja, sneaking past the crazies and finding the true center.
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Irving
1 year ago
C) is normally distributed
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Justa
1 year ago
B) often has outliers
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Dallas
1 year ago
A) is bimodal
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Jacklyn
2 years ago
I agree with Orville, outliers can skew the mean.
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Orville
2 years ago
I think the median is better for bimodal data.