QuestionGiven the following list of values, is the mean or the median a better measure of the center of the data set?

TomOw asked Jul 22, 2023

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TomOw asked Jul 22, 2023

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For a skewed data, mean is the best measure of center of data set.

The data in the question is skewed, hence, mean is the best measure of center of data.

Emil Styrke answered Jul 26, 2023

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