arithmetic mean

(1) Sum of a set of values x1, x2, ..., xn divided by their number, n. It is often denoted by a bar, e.g. x (the word "arithmetic" is frequently omitted; where a "mean" is mentioned, the arithmetic mean is to be understood) . (2) The first moment (about the origin) of a frequency distribution, f(x) . (DST)

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