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central tendency n (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) Statistics the tendency of the values of a random variable to cluster around the mean, median, and mode How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For example, statistical fundamentals (such as the normal distribution and probability) are presented within the context of sampling theory early on in the text, which lays the groundwork for the later chapter on quantitative data analysis, which discusses issues of central tendency, dispersion, and statistical inference. EPA using the one-compartment pharmacokinetic model contains two areas of significant uncertainty: It does not directly account for the influence of the ratio of cord blood:maternal blood Hg concentration, and it does not resolve uncertainty regarding the most appropriate central tendency estimates for pregnancy and third-trimester--specific model parameters. The wide variation was noted in measures of central tendency with the mean ($5,042,076) being higher than the median ($3,248,074) due to the presence of several programs that received substantially more funds than many of the other programs. |
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