If data are scaled on an interval or ratio scale, the mean becomes a less representative measure of center when:
A. the mean and median are equal.
B. there are less than 5 scores in a distribution.
C. there are more than 10 scores in a distribution.
D. the distribution of scores is strongly skewed.
Answer: D
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