The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it__________

  • A can be calculated from incomplete data
  • B is a balancing point in an observation
  • C is a midpoint value in an array of data
  • D is not affected by extreme values in a data

The correct answer is C. is a midpoint value in an array of data

The mean is the most frequently used measure of central tendency because it uses all values in the data set to give you an average.

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