Question 1167504
## a. Which measure or center would you use?

The measure of center you should use to support the claim that the salary is low is the **median**.

1.  **median**

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## b. Why is this the better choice?

The **median** is the better choice because it is **resistant to skewness and outliers**, which is a critical factor when dealing with salaries in a large corporation.

* **The Problem with the Mean:** The **mean** (average) is heavily influenced by **outliers**. In a typical corporation, the distribution of salaries is **right-skewed**, meaning a small number of very high-paid executives pull the mean upwards. If you were to use the mean, the high salaries of the management would inflate the "average" to a higher figure, making it appear that employees are paid well, which would hurt your negotiating position.
* **The Benefit of the Median:** The **median** is the exact middle value of the data set. Half of the employees earn less than the median, and half earn more. By using the median, you present a salary figure that accurately reflects what the *typical* employee (the lower- and middle-level majority) earns, disregarding the disproportionate financial weight of the few high-paid executives. This lower, more representative figure strengthens your claim that the majority of employees are underpaid relative to the national average.