Question

The measure of central tendency is:

• A. Frequency
• B. Mean
• C. Median
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Hint:

Mean, Median, and Mode together give a complete picture of data distribution. Mean is affected by extreme values, while median is not.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding central tendency.
A measure of central tendency represents a single value that describes the center of a data set — the point around which the values cluster.
Step 2: Common measures.
The three most common measures of central tendency are: 1. Mean — arithmetic average of data.
2. Median — middle value when data is arranged in order.
3. Mode — most frequently occurring value.
Step 3: Analyze options.
- (A) Frequency is not a measure of central tendency.
- (B) Mean is correct.
- (C) Median is also correct.
Hence, both (B) and (C) are measures of central tendency.
Step 4: Final Answer.
\[ \boxed{\text{Both Mean and Median are measures of central tendency.}} \]