Thread: data

When is mean the best measure of central tendency?

when is median the best measure of central tendency?

when is mode the best measure of central tendency?

Originally Posted by ricky j

When is mean the best measure of central tendency?

when is median the best measure of central tendency?

when is mode the best measure of central tendency?

Mode - when the data is categorical (like one of {cat, dog, horse, rabbit})

Median - skewed interval or ratio data (numerical quantity like weight or height)

Mean - symetric interval or ratio data (numerical quantity like weight or height)

RonL