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Measures of Central Tendency

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Measures of Central Tendency

This course is part of Data Exploration in Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Mike Stadler, PhD

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

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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There are 9 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of central tendency measures, equipping students with the skills to compute, interpret, and distinguish these measures in frequency distributions. It delves into the selection of appropriate measures based on a variable's level of measurement and the shape of its frequency distribution. The course aims to enhance statistical literacy, promoting informed decision-making in various fields.

Module details

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

7 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.

What's included

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.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments

3 videosTotal 6 minutes

Calculating a Mean By Hand1 minute
Calculating Measures of Central Tendency With jamovi4 minutes
Review of Calculating a Mean1 minute

2 readingsTotal 11 minutes

The Meaning of the Mean9 minutes
Review of Calculating and Interpreting a Mean2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 11 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Calculating and Interpreting a Mean3 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Review of Calculating and Interpreting a Mean3 minutes
Module Quiz: Calculating and Interpreting a Mean5 minutes

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.

What's included

2 videos3 readings3 assignments

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Identifying a Median1 minute
Review of Identifying a Median4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 13 minutes

The Median3 minutes
More About the Median8 minutes
Identifying and Interpreting a Median2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 11 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Identifying and Interpreting a Median3 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Review of Identifying and Interpreting a Median3 minutes
Module Quiz: Identifying and Interpreting a Median5 minutes

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

2 videosTotal 4 minutes

Identifying a Mode1 minute
Review of Identifying a Mode3 minutes

1 readingTotal 8 minutes

Identifying a Mode8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Identifying and Interpreting a Mode5 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Review of Identifying and Interpreting a Mode2 minutes
Module Quiz: Identifying and Interpreting a Mode10 minutes

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

2 videosTotal 6 minutes

Skewed Distribution Animation3 minutes
Effects of Outliers on the Mean, Median, and Mode2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 9 minutes

Central Tendency as Depicted in Frequency Distributions7 minutes
Review of Central Tendency Graphed2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Central Tendency Graphed2 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Review of Central Tendency Graphed3 minutes
Module Quiz: Central Tendency Graphed5 minutes

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

What's included

2 readings3 assignments

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Which Measure of Central Tendency?3 minutes
Review of How to Choose a Form of Central Tendency3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 21 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Choosing Between the Mean, Median, and Mode8 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Review of Choosing Between the Mean, Median, and Mode8 minutes
Module Quiz: Choosing Between the Mean, Median, and Mode5 minutes

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. Explore APA resources on various psychological issues and 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.