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The sum of absolute deviations from median is _____?
Correct answer: C. Least
- A. Zero
- B. Positive
- C. Least
- D. None of these
Explanation
The median minimizes the sum of absolute deviations because at least half the observations lie on each side of it. Therefore, absolute deviations are least when measured from the median.
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