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Center and Spread

Center and Spread

Q One aspect of this section is determining numerical values to summarize a distribution, specifically the center and spread of the data. Find a graphical display of data and then state what measure of center and what measure of spread is the best for numerically summarizing this data set and why. Attach a picture of the data set to your discussion post.

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It's shown that the distribution of annual household income in the US in 2010 is skewed to the right. Hence, the best measure of center is median and the best measure of spread is IQR.