A measure of location in statistics is a value that indicates a central point or typical value within a dataset. Among the given options:

- Mean (A): This is a measure of location, specifically the arithmetic average of a dataset. It indicates the central value around which other data points are distributed.

- Standard Deviation (B): This measures the dispersion or spread of data around the mean, not a measure of location.

- Variance (C): This is also a measure of spread or dispersion, indicating how much the data points vary from the mean, not a measure of location.


The correct answer is A. mean.