Question

for the following distribution, decide whether you expect the mean, median, or mode to give the best representation of the center of the distribution, and explain why. age at graduation for college students in the united states. choose the correct answer below. a. the mean because it will find the average for all college graduates. b. the median because it is unaffected by outliers. c. the mean because it is the most commonly understood measure of center. d. the mode because there can be more than one. e. the median because it is easier to calculate. f. the mode because it will find the most common age(s) of graduation.

Explanation:

Outliers can significantly affect the mean. The median is less affected by outliers as it represents the middle - value of a data set. So, for a data set like the age at graduation of college students which may have outliers (e.g., non - traditional students who graduate much later), the median is a better measure of central tendency.

Answer:

B. The median because it is unaffected by outliers.