Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation
- Author:
- Georgia Stuart
- Topic:
- Median Value, Standard Deviation, Statistics
Move the blue and red dots to make different data sets. Observe the changes in mean, median, and standard deviation.
Consider the following questions:
1. Do mean and median always coincide? When would you want to use mean over median, and vice versa?
2. How do outliers affect mean, median, and standard deviation?