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Statistics: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 380011

Question

For a symmetric distribution, which relationship holds?
  1. A
    Mean = Median = Mode
    Correct
  2. B
    Mean > Median > Mode
  3. C
    Mode > Median > Mean
  4. D
    They are always different

Correct answer

Mean = Median = Mode

Explanation

In a perfectly symmetric distribution (e.g., normal distribution), the mean, median, and mode all coincide at the centre of the distribution.