What is the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) Calculator?

The Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator is a tool that helps users measure the average distance between each data point and the mean of the dataset. By entering a list of numbers, the calculator computes the mean, the absolute deviations of each value from the mean, and the final MAD. This is useful for understanding the variability or dispersion of a dataset in a simple, easy-to-interpret way.

How to Use:

1. Enter Data Values: Input your dataset as a list of numbers separated by commas, e.g., 12, 15, 10, 20, 18.
2. Click “Calculate”: The calculator processes your data and computes the mean and deviations.
3. Review Result: The output shows the original data, the mean, each absolute deviation, and the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), providing insight into how spread out the values are around the mean.