What is the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)?
STAAR Review: MAD, Equations/Inequalities, Real Numbers ACC

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data points. It is calculated by taking the average of the absolute differences between each data point and the mean of the data set.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)?
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1. Find the mean of the data set. 2. Subtract the mean from each data point and take the absolute value of each result. 3. Find the average of these absolute values.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a real number?
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A real number is any number that can be found on the number line, including both rational numbers (like integers and fractions) and irrational numbers (like square roots of non-perfect squares).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a whole number?
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Whole numbers are non-negative integers, including zero. They are the set of numbers {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between real numbers and whole numbers?
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Whole numbers are a subset of real numbers. Every whole number is a real number, but not every real number is a whole number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scatterplot?
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A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables. Each point on the graph represents an observation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a nonlinear relationship in a scatterplot indicate?
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A nonlinear relationship indicates that the change in one variable does not produce a constant change in the other variable. The points do not form a straight line.
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