Mean
noun · Mathematics
Definition
The sum of all values divided by the number of values.
Explanation
The mean is sensitive to extreme values. It is the most common type of average.
Example
The mean of 4, 7, 7, 9 and 13 is 8.
Common confusion
Mean, median and mode are different averages.
Related terms
- MedianThe middle value when data is arranged in order.
- ModeThe most frequent value in a data set.
- RangeThe difference between the largest and smallest values.
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