For a dataset with an outlier, the median is preferred over the mean because the median is:
A. Always an integer
B. Less sensitive to extreme values
C. Easier to calculate
D. Based on all observations
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The median depends only on the middle observation(s) in ordered data, making it robust to outliers that can disproportionately influence the mean's value.
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