Question 1

Is mean the same as median?

Accepted Answer

No. Mean is a sum divided by count. Median is the middle value after sorting and can differ when data is skewed.

Question 2

Does mean change if I reorder values?

Accepted Answer

No. Mean depends only on the sum and number of values, not order.

Question 3

When can mean be misleading?

Accepted Answer

When there are outliers or skewed distributions, the mean can shift away from a typical value.

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