Question

state any 2 advantages of ideal average​

Answer 1

1) It is easy to compute and understand.

2) It is well defined an ideal average should be.

3) It can also be computed in case of frequency distribution with open ended classes.

4) It is not affected by extreme values and also interdependent of range or dispersion of the data.

5) It can be determined graphically.

6) It is proper average for qualitative data where items are not measured but are scored.

7)It is only suitable average when the data are qualitative & it is possible to rank various items according to qualitative characteristics.

8) It can be calculated easily by watching the data.

9) In some cases median gives better result than mean.