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Basic Question 5 of 18
For a symmetric distribution, the mean and median are ______.
B. always different
C. possibly the same, possibly different
A. the same
B. always different
C. possibly the same, possibly different
User Contributed Comments 3
User | Comment |
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bidisha | a libra would choose C ...possibly |
ldfrench | ^HAHAHAHA THAT ONE GOT ME!!!!! |
rkiwakyou | when numbers are equally spread, the mean always equals the median |

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Learning Outcome Statements
calculate, interpret, and evaluate measures of central tendency and location to address an investment problem
CFA® 2026 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 3.