5.2.1.3 - Two interesting properties of A.M.
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What is the arithmetic mean of 4, 6, and 10?
💡 Hint: Add the numbers together and divide by 3.
True or False: The sum of deviations around the mean is always greater than zero.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of deviations.
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What is the sum of deviations from the arithmetic mean?
💡 Hint: Think about whether positives and negatives balance.
True or False: Extreme values can significantly impact the arithmetic mean.
💡 Hint: Recall situations where an outlier changed the average.
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Given the numbers 5, 7, 8, 13, and an outlier 50, calculate A.M. and analyze its significance.
💡 Hint: Use the sum and count method carefully.
Create a dataset where the mean and median differ significantly, and explain why.
💡 Hint: Check for high or low extremes influencing averages.
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