Q. 4
Question
Identify the most appropriate measure of variation corresponding
to each of the following measures of center.
a. Mean
b. Median
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
a. The most appropriate measure of variation corresponding to the mean is the standard deviation.
b. The most appropriate measure of variation corresponding to the median is Interquartile Range (IQR).
1Part a.
The most appropriate measure of variation corresponding to the mean is the Standard deviation because the mean and the standard deviation both do not have any resistance.
2Part b.
The most appropriate measure of variation corresponding to the median is Interquartile Range (IQR) as the median and the IQR are both resistant.
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