Since 1987, the Number of Adoptions Per Year in the United

question 5

True/False

Since 1987, the number of adoptions per year in the United States has increased dramatically.

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Definitions:

Mean Absolute Deviation

The average of the absolute differences between each data point in a set and the mean of that set.

Actual Value

The real, true, or observed value of a variable or attribute, without estimation or error.

Forecast Value

An estimate of a future numerical quantity, often used in the context of sales, weather, or financial performance.

Delphi Method

An iterative process used for collecting and distilling the knowledge of a panel of experts through a series of questionnaires interspersed with feedback.