Mean Deviation Calculator
Calculate the mean deviation of your dataset
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How to Use
- Enter your data values separated by spaces, commas, or semicolons
- Click calculate to find the mean deviation
- Review the detailed breakdown of deviations from the mean
- Use the results to understand data spread and consistency
What is Mean Deviation?
Mean Deviation (also called Average Deviation) is a statistical measure that quantifies the average absolute distance between each data point and the mean of a dataset. It provides a simple way to understand how spread out the data is.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between mean deviation and standard deviation?
- Mean deviation uses absolute deviations while standard deviation uses squared deviations. Mean deviation is more intuitive and less affected by extreme values.