Question

In the GSS08 dataset, using Explore, determine the measures of central tendency and spread for MARITAL (Marital Status). Examine the statistics and determine which measures of central tendency and spread are most appropriate.

Mean:                         2.52

Median:                      2.0

Standard deviation:     1.692

Range:                        4

Interquartile Range:    4

1. Highlight the measure you would use as the measure of central tendency:

Mean               Median            Mode

2. Why did you make this selection? Do not give me a definition of mean/median/mode, but rather an explanation as to why it is appropriate.

3. Highlight the measure you would use as the measure of spread:

Standard deviation      Range              IQR

4. Why did you make this selection Do not give me a definition, but rather an explanation as to why it is appropriate.?

Answer 1

1. Highlight the measure you would use as the measure of central tendency:

Mode

1. Why did you make this selection? Do not give me a definition of mean/median/mode, but rather an explanation as to why it is appropriate.

This is because the variable Marital Status is categorical and we use the mode for categorical variables.

1. Highlight the measure you would use as the measure of spread:

Range          

1. Why did you make this selection Do not give me a definition, but rather an explanation as to why it is appropriate.?

This is because the variable Marital Status is categorical and we use the range for categorical variables.

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