IGNOU MSO 109 2026 2027 - What do you understand by ‘measures of central tendency’.

Question

What do you understand by ‘measures of central tendency’. Explain the
merits and limitations of Mean, Median, and Mode.

30 Jul 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 679

Measures of central tendency are statistical measures that represent the central or typical value of a dataset. They summarize a large set of observations into a single value that indicates the point around which the data are concentrated. These measures simplify data analysis, facilitate comparisons, and help researchers understand the general characteristics of a distribution. In statistics, the three most commonly used measures of central tendency are Mean, Median, and Mode. The selection of an appropriate measure depends on the nature of the data, the scale of measurement, and the purpose of analysis. The Mean, commonly known as the arithmetic average, is obtained by adding all the observations and dividing the total by the number of observations. It is represented by the formula: Mean = Sum of all observations / Number of observations The arithmetic mean is the most widely used measure of central tendency because it considers every observation in the dataset. It provides a precise mathematical value and serves as the

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