When data are heterogeneous, you can place more trust in measures of central tendency.

When data are heterogeneous, you can place more trust in measures of central tendency. (a) True

(b) False

(c) None of the above

(d) All above

✅ Correct option: (b) False

Explanation:

When data are heterogeneous, they are highly variable and spread out. In such cases, measures of central tendency become less representative of the typical individual. Greater trust in central tendency measures occurs when data are homogeneous, meaning values are similar and clustered. Heterogeneity reduces reliability of the mean, median, or mode as representative measures. Therefore, the statement is false.

10 Related PPSC Facts:

Homogeneous data are consistent. Heterogeneous data are diverse. High variability reduces trust. Mean less reliable in heterogeneity. Median preferred with variability. SD indicates heterogeneity. Low SD means homogeneity. Central tendency depends on spread. Variability affects interpretation. Data consistency improves accuracy.