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Why is mean deviation less suited to further algebraic work?
AIt uses squared values
BIt is built on absolute values
CIt ignores every observation
DIt always equals zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is built on absolute values
Absolute values cannot be handled easily with algebra, which pushes us towards squared deviations.
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