CompTIACompTIA
DA0-001 · Question #410
DA0-001 Question #410: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
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.
Data Analysis
Question
Consider two different datasets, one with gas prices and the other with food prices. Which of the following measures is most affected by outliers?
Options
- AAbsolute value
- BMode
- CMedian
- DMean
Explanation
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.
Topics
#Outliers#Measures of Central Tendency#Mean#Median
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.