6. Data and statistics
6.05 Mean absolute deviation (MAD)
Interactive practice questions
Which of the following is true concerning the mean absolute deviation of a set of data?
It describes the average distance between each data value and the mean.
A
It describes the variation of the data values around the median.
B
It describes the absolute value of the mean.
C
It describes the variation of the data values around the mode.
D
Easy
< 1min
Calculate the mean absolute deviation of the values below, by answering each question.
$2$2, $8$8, $6$6, $3$3, $10$10, $15$15, $6$6 and $6$6.
State your answer to 2 decimal places if necessary.
Easy
3min
The scores of six diving attempts by a professional diver are identical.
State the Mean absolute deviation (MAD) of the scores.
Easy
< 1min
Which of the following has the greater MAD?
Easy
< 1min
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