The mean deviation from the mean for the set of observations −1,0,4 is
Less than 3
Less than 1
Greater than 2.5
Greater than 4.9
A
Less than 3
B
Less than 1
C
Greater than 2.5
D
Greater than 4.9
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We have _x=−1+0+43=1
xi
|xi−_x|
−1
|−1−1|=2
0
|0−1|=1
4
|4−1|=3
Mean deviation from mean =∑|xi−_x|n=2+1+33=2
So, option A is correct.
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