American Psychological Association
Measures of Central Tendency
American Psychological Association

Measures of Central Tendency

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3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Compute and interpret the measures of central tendency.

  • Distinguish among the measures of central tendency in frequency distributions.

  • Select appropriate measures of central tendency based on a variable’s scale and frequency distribution.

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September 2024

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16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

This module introduces you to your PsycLearn Essentials course. Find out what’s included in this course and how to navigate the modules and lessons. You’ll also learn valuable study tips for successful learning.

What's included

2 videos8 readings

Central tendency is a term for the middle of a distribution of data. You may have talked about averages like a grade point average or the average time spent on social media. In addition to averages, in this course we will also calculate and interpret two other measures of central tendency: the median and the mode.

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1 video1 reading

The mean is the most commonly used form of central tendency and is often, but not always, what people have in mind when they use the term “average.” This module examines in detail the mean and how it is calculated.

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3 videos2 readings3 assignments

The median is a measure of central tendency that identifies the midpoint among the values in a data set. This module examines in detail the median and how it is located.

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2 videos3 readings3 assignments

The mode is the value in a data set that occurs most often. It can be used for any variable, even those at a nominal level of measurement. This module examines in detail the mode and how it is located.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

In this module we explore the relationship between measures of central tendency and how they are graphed in frequency distributions.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

This module provides opportunities to practice identifying the best measure of central tendency for a given data set.

What's included

2 readings3 assignments

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

This module provides a variety of information and tools from the American Psychological Association (APA) that will help inspire you as you complete your coursework and plan your career goals. Get discounted access to Academic Writer, APA’s online tool for writing effectively, as well as valuable advice that will help you develop and strengthen your skillset for learning success and future employment. Additionally, explore resources on various psychological issues. This module also includes APA resources on scholarly research and writing; a list of sites providing valuable resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion in psychology education and in the professional community; resources on a career in psychology; and links to career opportunities at the APA. You can also view videos that offer tips on dealing with stress.

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8 readings

Instructor

Mike Stadler, PhD
American Psychological Association
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