Definition of Arithmetic Average
The arithmetic average is the most basic and commonly used type of average in mathematics and statistics.
The arithmetic average (also called simple average or mean) is calculated by adding all values together and dividing by the number of values. Each value has equal weight in the calculation.
It's the simplest way to get one representative value from a set of numbers. It's used whenever we need to quickly find the "typical" value.
Formula for Calculating Arithmetic Average
The mathematical formula for calculating arithmetic average.
The calculation is simple: add all values together and divide the result by the number of values.
Where is Arithmetic Average Used?
Arithmetic average has very wide applications.
School Grades
When calculating grade average where all grades have equal weight (without subject or exam type weights).
Measurements and Science
When evaluating repeated measurements - averaging multiple measurements minimizes the effect of random errors.
Everyday Life
Average temperature, average salary, average consumption - anywhere we want to describe a set of values with one number.
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