What is the mean absolute deviation (MAD) of the data set? {2, 5, 6, 12, 15}

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28 May, 14:42

What is the mean absolute deviation (MAD) of the data set? {2, 5, 6, 12, 15}

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Janet Ramsey · Answer 1

Janet Ramsey 28 May, 15:32

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I believe your answer would be 8

Jakobe Bailey · Answer 2

Average : (2 + 5 + 6 + 12 + 15 / 5) = 40/5 = 8

| 2 - 8 | = 6

| 5 - 8 | = 3

| 6 - 8 | = 2

| 12 - 8 | = 4

| 15 - 8 | = 7

(6 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 7 / 5) =

22/5 = 4.4 < = = ur mean absolute deviation