Arithmetic Mean (Noun)
Meaning
The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The arithmetic mean of the students' test scores was calculated by adding up all the scores and then dividing by the total number of students.
- To calculate the average monthly temperature, meteorologists take the arithmetic mean of the daily temperatures recorded throughout the month.
- In a survey, the arithmetic mean of the participants' ages was used to determine the age range that was most likely to purchase a new product.
- The teacher calculated the arithmetic mean of the class's heights to determine the average height of the students.
- By calculating the arithmetic mean of the daily rainfall, scientists can determine if there is an increase or decrease in rainfall over time.