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Find the absolute mean deviation of this data set:
8, 8, 4, 12

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Answer:

2 is the absolute mean deviation

Explanation:

absolute mean deviation is

the average of the differences of the data from the average

8, 8, 4, 12

1. take the average

8+8+4+12=32 -> 32/4 = 8

2. subtract each number from this average

8 - 8 = 0

8 - 8 = 0

4 - 8 = 4 (there are no negative answers)

12 - 8 = 4

3. take the average of these subtractions

0+0+4+4=8 -> 8/4 = 2

4. answer: 2 is the absolute mean deviation

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