π Hey guys! Today, we’re going to talk about measures of central tendency in statistics π. There are 3 types: mean, median, and mode. Let’s dive in!
In a symmetrical distribution, the mean, median, and mode are all close to each other. It’s like a perfectly balanced see-saw with 3 people of the same weight on each side π. Check out this chart to see what I mean:
In a skewed distribution, the data is not evenly distributed, and the graph looks lopsided. The mean, median, and mode can be different from each other. Imagine a group of friends with different heights on a see-saw – it wouldn’t be balanced anymore π. Check out this chart to see an example:
Finally, when the mean and median are different, it means there are extreme values in the data set that are pulling the mean away from the median. π€ Imagine a pizza being split between friends – if one person takes a huge slice π, it will make the average slice size bigger, even if most people only had small slices ππ. The median is not affected by extreme values, so it gives us a better idea of what a “typical” value in the data set is.
So there you have it! π Now you know how to interpret measures of central tendency in symmetrical and skewed distributions. Keep on learning, guys! π¨βππ©βπ