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Issac Griffie
on Nov 30, 2024Verified
One advantage of using the median as a measure of center is that its value is not affected by extreme values.
Median
The middle value in a data set, which divides the set into two equal halves.
Extreme Values
Data points that are significantly higher or lower than the majority of a data set, often considered as outliers or anomalies.
- Understand how extreme values or outliers affect the mean and median.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how extreme values or outliers affect the mean and median.