Problem 60 of 7
Choose whether mean or median is the better center measure for student ages with one much older student.
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account for skew and outliers.
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Distribution description must mention skew, outliers, or symmetry.
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1. Look for skewness and outliers.
2. If distribution is symmetric without outliers, mean is reasonable.
3. If skewed or outlier-heavy, median usually better represents center.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Always choosing mean or median without distribution evidence.