The Average Deviation (AD)is Based on

question 3

Multiple Choice

The average deviation (AD) is based on

• A)squaring the differences between the score and the mean.
• B)ignoring the signs of the differences between the scores and the mean.
• C)subtracting each score from the median.
• D)subtracting each score from the mode.

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