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Mean Absolute Deviation — Quiz

Question 5 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics

Veronika’s five test scores are 59 , 80 , 95 , 88 , and 93 If the outlier of 59 is removed, what is the mean absolute deviation of the remaining four test scores?

Answer
A
36
B
4 point 5
C
10 point 8
D
5

Explanation

After removing 59, the four scores are 80, 95, 88, and 93. Their mean is (80 + 95 + 88 + 93) ÷ 4 = 89; the absolute deviations from 89 are 9, 6, 1, and 4, whose mean is (9 + 6 + 1 + 4) ÷ 4 = 5. The correct choice is D, 5.

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