A dataset includes the point 34.6. The mean of the set is 32.1. What is the absolute deviation for this data point? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.(1 point)

Question

Responses

32.1
32.1

−2.5
negative 2.5

34.6
34.6

2.5

Answer 1

The absolute deviation of a data point is calculated by taking the absolute value of the difference between the data point and the mean of the dataset.

Given:

• Data point = 34.6
• Mean = 32.1

Absolute deviation = |Data point - Mean|
Absolute deviation = |34.6 - 32.1|
Absolute deviation = |2.5|
Absolute deviation = 2.5

So, the absolute deviation for this data point is 2.5.