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The sum of deviations of the items from ignoring signs is the least?
The sum of deviations of the items from ignoring signs is the least?
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Median minimizes the sum of absolute deviations in a data set.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Arithmetic Mean
- Harmonic Mean
- Median
- Mode
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The sum of absolute deviations from the Median is always minimum compared to mean or mode.
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