10.7 Mean Absolute Deviation

Multiple Choice

Kylie surveyed seven classmates about the number of pieces of fruit they eat each week.   

9, 4, 6, 2, 11, 10, 7

What is the mean absolute deviation of the data set?

• 18

• 2.6

• 7

• 3

Open Ended

Kylie surveyed seven classmates about the number of pieces of fruit they eat each week.   

9, 4, 6, 2, 11, 10, 7

What does the value of the mean absolute deviation mean in terms of the data set?