A dataset has values: 10, 15, 20, 25, 100. Which measure of central tendency is most affected by the outlier?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
The mean is most sensitive to outliers. Mean = 34, but median = 20, much closer to the majority of values.
The mean is most sensitive to outliers. Mean = 34, but median = 20, much closer to the majority of values.