
Exploring Mean Absolute Deviation

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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mean Absolute Deviation represent?
The median of the dataset
The average distance from the mean
The total range of the dataset
The variance of the dataset
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it not necessary to arrange data from least to greatest when calculating MAD?
Data order affects the range only
It is only necessary for median
Order does not affect the mean
It simplifies calculations
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the mean of a dataset?
Add all data points together
Subtract the smallest value from the largest
Find the middle value after sorting the data
Divide the sum of all data points by the number of points
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we use a chart to organize data when calculating MAD?
To ensure data is input correctly
To simplify the process of finding the mean
To make it easier to calculate distances
To visually represent data trends
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of finding the mean in the MAD calculation process?
To find the range of the dataset
To compare with the median
To determine the central value of the dataset
To use as a reference point for calculating distances
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct method to ensure distances are non-negative?
Multiplying each data point by the mean
Adding absolute values of each data point
Always subtracting the smaller number from the bigger number
Subtracting the mean from each data point
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the mean used in the process of calculating MAD?
It is subtracted from each data point to find distances
It is added to each data point
It is used to sort the data points
It is divided by the number of data points
Tags
CCSS.6.SP.B.5C
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