Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Categorical, Numerical And Grouped Data (Section 5 - No. 36)

What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency to describe the typical age of individuals in a community, knowing there is a high proportion of older individuals?
Mean
Mode
Median
Range

Explanation

The median is not affected by outliers (the older individuals), and is the most appropriate measure of central tendency.

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