Central tendency in data analysis refers to measures that describe the center or average of a dataset—mean, median, and mode—which help summarize the data and understand its typical value or distribution pattern.
Dear, I believe it provides a quick overview of your dataset. Measures like the average value (mean), the middle value (median), which shows where your data divides into two halves and the most frequent value (mode) help summarize and interpret the data effectively.
It helps in giving a brief description of the main feature of the entire data.
The objectives of measures of central tendency include: Summarizing Data: Measures of central tendency provide a concise summary of the central or typical value within a dataset, allowing researchers, analysts, and decision-makers to grasp the overall characteristics of the data quickly