If the distribution is symmetrical, which is the best measure of central tendency?
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Which measure of central tendency is best?Mean is generally considered the best measure of central tendency and the most frequently used one. However, there are some situations where the other measures of central tendency are preferred. There are few extreme scores in the distribution.
What is the best measure of spread for a symmetric distribution?Mean and standard deviation are used for a normal shaped/symmetrical distribution and median and IQR are used for unsymmetrical distributions.
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