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Mean
Mathematical average
Sum
of values divided by sample number
(+) A03: Most Sensitive
The mean is the most
sensitive
measure of
central tendency
, as all the values are being used
(
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)
A03
: Distorted

Figure can be distorted by outliers, creating an
inaccurate
average