For each of the following decide whether the mean median or

For each of the following, decide whether the mean, median, or mode would be the most useful measure of central tendency. Explain each answer with at least one complete sentence, (no explanation rightarrowno points) Calculations are not necessary. The following table gives the results of a survey in which 2,400 consumers were asked to indicate which brand of soap they purchased (most recent purchase)

Solution

The variable brand of soap is categorical variable.

The measurement level is nominal.

Mean and median is not appropriate for nominal variable. Measurement level should be atleast in interval scale for mean and median.

The mode would be useful measure of central tendency in this case