Measure of centre
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A glossary of terms used in mathematics.
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Measure of centre
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.
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