Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode
Students will calculate and interpret the mean, median, and mode for a given set of data, understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
Key Questions
- Explain the difference between mean, median, and mode.
- When is each measure of central tendency most appropriate to use?
- Analyze how outliers can affect the mean, median, and mode of a dataset.
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