Question

why do we use average? are there any limitations for it's use​

Answer 1

Answer:

For example:- to compare per capita income of a country,averages have to be used because there are differences in the incomes of diverse people. However,there are limitations to the use of averages . ... Averages are useful for comparison , they also hide disparities.

Answer 2

AVERAGES are a single value which summarises the characteristic of the data.

Limitations:

• Since different countries have different population thus total income doesn't tell us what an average person is likely to earn in that case we use averages.

• AVERAGES are sometimes influenced by extreme values.

• They don't give us idea about individual level or standard of living