Application of central tendency in social science .any1 help me
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Generally, the field of social sciences is one of diverse nature and includes various disciplines and branches.
From understanding of the human mind to knowing about the universe, the approach in regard to human perspectives is looked upon in this field.
The application of central tendency is such that its one of the pragmatic approaches which are used in the discipline of research.
When looking at the discipline of research methodology often tools and approaches would pop up.
Central tendency basically refers to the the "tendency for the values of a random variable to cluster round its mean, mode, or median."
When applying this definition in social sciences it means that these values of mean, mode and median are used as tools to measure the variables. This helps in the researchers calculating frequencies and making data sheets, this helps to gather and analyse data.