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RETHABILE BOITUMELO
on Nov 30, 2024
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For distributions of data that are skewed to the left or right, the median would likely be the best measure of center.
Median
The middle value in a data set when the values are arranged in ascending or descending order.
Skewed
A description of data that are not symmetrically distributed around the mean, often indicating a longer tail on one side of the distribution.
- Familiarize with and calculate the principal measures for both evenly spread and skewed data sets.
- Acquire knowledge on the effect of extreme values and outliers on the median and mean.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with and calculate the principal measures for both evenly spread and skewed data sets.
- Acquire knowledge on the effect of extreme values and outliers on the median and mean.