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I already know this:the mean is the average, so, naturally if there is an outlier it will be big, however, the median being something that works towards the center value is much more accurate and less conducive to outliners.

Answer 1

@Loser66

Answer 2

I don't know.

Answer 3

@Nnesha

Answer 4

@campbell_st

Answer 5

when outliers occur, the median is the best measure of the centre of the data.

An outlier can have an undue influence when calculating the mean

consider a data set 1, 2, 3, 100 the mean is 26.25 with the outlier
then mean is 2 without the outlier
then median is 2.5 with the outlier.

which given the best estimate of the centre.... with an outlier median or mean?

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@zepdrix

Answer 7

@is3535

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@hartnn
I really just need you to explain this to me

Answer 9

you want me to explain what you've written in question?

median is less conducive to outliners

Answer 10

I just dont understand what they represent

Answer 11

see campbell's example


a data set 1, 2, 3, 100

in this 100 is an outlier

Answer 12

the mean is 26.25 with the outlier
then mean is 2 without the outlier

which means the mean drastically changes with an outlier

Answer 13

median is 2 without the outlier
median is 2.5 with the outlier

means the median does not change that much with an outlier

Answer 14

Im sorry, but that the wrong question so maybe thats why were confused!
Here is the right one:

Answer 15

should i make a new open question

Answer 16

you intend to ask a 5 number summary question??

if so, yes, you can open new Q