Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for qualitative data (e.g., beauty, honesty)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for qualitative data (e.g., beauty, honesty)?

A. Harmonic Mean

B. Median

C. Arithmetic Mean

D. Geometric Mean

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Median is a positional average and can be determined for ranked qualitative data.

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