Five boreholes yielded depths in metres 102, 104, 106, 108 and 210. Which measure of centre best resists the accidental ultra-deep reading of 210 m when describing a typical depth?
Q1. Five boreholes yielded depths in metres 102, 104, 106, 108 and 210. Which measure of centre best resists the accidental ultra-deep reading of 210 m when describing a typical depth?
Answer: Median depth
Explanation: The median is resistant to outliers; the extreme depth of 210 m does not shift the middle value, making it the best measure of a typical depth.