Difference Between Mean and Median

In psychological research, understanding the distribution of scores within a dataset is important for identifying trends and making statistical inferences. One common measure used to describe the average or central tendency of scores in a dataset is the mean. However, the mean can be influenced by extreme values (outliers). Researchers often compare the mean to another measure known as the median to better understand the data's overall distribution. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the mean and the median?