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Mean Absolute Deviation — Quiz

Question 3 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics

The dot plot below shows 4 data points with a mean of 6 Open image in full-screen view What is the absolute deviation at 2 ?

Answer
A
negative 4
B
4
C
negative 8
D
8

Explanation

Absolute deviation is the distance between a data point and the mean, so calculate |2 − 6| = 4. The absolute deviation at 2 is 4, which is choice B.

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