Question

In the data set below, what is the mean absolute deviation?

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If the answer is a decimal, round it to the nearest tenth.

mean absolute deviation (MAD):

Answer 1

Answer: the mean absolute deviation is 1 1/3.

Step-by-step explanation: first find the average of all the numbers by adding them together and then dividing the sum by 6 (since there’s 6 numbers). The average is 5.5. Find the absolute deviation of each number from 5.5. For example, 4 is 1.5 units away from 5.5. Do this with every number, and add the sum of these numbers. Then find the average of the absolute deviations.