mean absolute deviation

noun

In a set of data, the average of the absolute values of the deviations from a chosen central point.

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Meanings

nounmean absolute deviation (plural mean absolute deviations)

plural mean absolute deviations

  1. mathematicsIn a set of data, the average of the absolute values of the deviations from a chosen central point.

Translations

Finnish keskipoikkeama
  • keskipoikkeamaaverage of absolute deviations
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