Weighted mean is preferred over simple arithmetic mean when:
A. The sample size is very small
B. The data is qualitative
C. Observations have different levels of importance or reliability
D. All observations are equally important
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Weighted mean assigns different weights to observations based on their relative importance, providing a more accurate central value when some data points carry more significance than others.
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