Consider two different datasets, one with gas prices and the other with food prices. Which of the following measures is most affected by outliers?

The correct answer is D. Mean. The mean (average) is the most sensitive measure when it comes to outliers. If a dataset contains extreme values (either very high or very low), they disproportionately affect the mean, making it a less robust measure of central tendency.

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AAbsolute value
BMode
CMedian
DMean

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The mean (average) is the most sensitive measure when it comes to outliers. If a dataset contains extreme values (either very high or very low), they disproportionately affect the mean, making it a less robust measure of central tendency.

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#Outliers#Measures of Central Tendency#Mean#Median

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