Measure of centre

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A number that is representative or typical of the middle of a distribution of a numerical variable. The measures of centre that are used most often are the mean and the median. The mode is sometimes used.

Alternatives: measure of centrality, measure of central tendency, measure of location

See: average

Curriculum achievement objectives references

Statistical investigation: Levels 5, (6), (7), (8)