Compare two groups using medians and the MAD
Subtract the two medians, then divide by the MAD.
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Team A has a median score of 28 and Team B has a median score of 38. Both teams have a mean absolute deviation of 5. The difference between the medians is how many times the MAD?
Answer: 2
Team A has a median score of 26 and Team B has a median score of 30. Both teams have a mean absolute deviation of 4. The difference between the medians is how many times the MAD?
Answer: 1
Team A has a median score of 24 and Team B has a median score of 28. Both teams have a mean absolute deviation of 2. The difference between the medians is how many times the MAD?
Answer: 2
Tip: Subtract the two medians, then divide by the MAD.
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