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Explain how the shape of a distribution determines the appropriate measure of center.(1 point)
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The shape does not matter when determining the appropriate measure of center.
The shape does not matter when determining the appropriate measure of center.
More information is needed to determine how the data of distribution determines the appropriate measure of center.
More information is needed to determine how the data of distribution determines the appropriate measure of center.
Skewed data means that the mean is the best measure of center.
Skewed data means that the mean is the best measure of center.
Symmetrical data means that the mean is the best measure of center.
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Correct answer: Symmetrical data means that the mean is the best measure of center.
Explanation: For symmetric distributions the mean and median are about the same, so the mean is appropriate. For skewed distributions the median is preferable because the mean is pulled toward the long tail and can be misleading.
Explanation: For symmetric distributions the mean and median are about the same, so the mean is appropriate. For skewed distributions the median is preferable because the mean is pulled toward the long tail and can be misleading.
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