For a skewed distribution, which measure of central tendency is generally MOST resistant to extreme values? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For a skewed distribution, which measure of central tendency is generally MOST resistant to extreme values?
A. Geometric mean
B. Mode
C. Median
D. Arithmetic mean
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The median is the middle value when data is ordered, making it less affected by outliers or extreme values compared to the mean, which incorporates all values in its calculation.

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Question #1
In attribute theory, the class frequency (αB) denotes:
A. Absence of both A and B
B. Presence of A and B
C. Absence of A and presence of B
D. Presence of A and absence of B

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Greek letters denote absence and capital English letters denote presence. So, α means not-A, and B means presence of B.

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Question #2
Given P(A)=0.6, P(B)=0.5, P(A∪B)=0.9, then P(A|B) is:
A. 0.5
B. 0.2
C. 0.8
D. 0.4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
P(A∩B) = 0.6+0.5-0.9 = 0.2. P(A|B) = 0.2/0.5 = 0.4.

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Question #3
For two attributes, the number of ultimate class frequencies is:
A. 4
B. 2
C. 8
D. 9

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
With two attributes, there are 2² = 4 mutually exclusive classes (AB, Aβ, αB, αβ).

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