The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it ______?

A. is not affected by extreme values in a data
B. is a midpoint value in an array of data
C. is a balancing point in an observation
D. can be calculated from incomplete data

Correct Answer:

Option C – can be calculated from incomplete data

Explanation

The mean is an important measure because it incorporates the score from every subject in the research study. It includes all the data in a set to arrive at an answer.