The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it
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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 A
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.