The mean
Example: Mean calculates average value of a data set
Definition
"The mean" in research refers to the average value obtained by adding all numbers in a data set and then dividing by the quantity of those numbers. It is a central measure used to summarize data and understand typical values within the set.
Etymology
The phrase "the mean" comes from the Old French word 'meien' meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'medianus' meaning 'in the middle.' Did you know? The concept of the mean as an average dates back to ancient times when scholars sought a central value to represent data.
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"The mean" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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