Question

Measure of Central Tendency useful in markedly skewed distribution is:

• A. Mean
• B. Median
• C. Geometric mean
• D. Mode

Hint:

When data is skewed, the median is often the best measure of central tendency as it provides a better central value representation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the impact of skewed data.
In a skewed distribution, the mean is highly affected by outliers, while the median is a better measure of central tendency because it is not influenced by extreme values.