The mean deviation is the average of the absolute differences from the mean. First, calculate the mean of the numbers:μ=53+4+5+6+7​=5.Now, calculate the absolute differences from the mean:
The mean deviation is the average of these differences: Mean Deviation =52+1+0+1+2​=56​=1.2. Quick TipTo calculate the mean deviation, subtract the mean from each number, take the absolute value, and then find the average of those values.