How to calculate reverse of Mean.

In summary, the reverse of mean is the value that, when added to the data, would result in a mean of 0. It is important for understanding data distribution and can be calculated by subtracting the mean from each data point and multiplying by -1. It can be negative, indicating a mean greater than 0, and is not the same as the negative of mean.
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AsifJavaid
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Hi guys,

suppose that we have list of numbers

83+115+156 = 354

mean = 354/3 = 118

how can we get reverse of that .

Can recover the above three numbers (83,115,156) from 118 by doing some mathematical tricks ( subtraction/ addition) etc.

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Asif
 
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AsifJavaid said:
Can recover the above three numbers (83,115,156) from 118 by doing some mathematical tricks ( subtraction/ addition) etc.

No, because you've destroyed some of the information. The mean of (83, 115, 156) is the same as the mean of (118, 118, 118), which is the same as the mean of (0, 118, 236)...
 

1. What is the reverse of mean?

The reverse of mean is the process of finding the value that, when added to the existing data set, would result in the mean of the data becoming 0.

2. Why is it important to calculate the reverse of mean?

The reverse of mean is important because it helps in understanding the distribution of data. It can also be used to identify outliers and to adjust data for further analysis.

3. How do you calculate the reverse of mean?

The reverse of mean can be calculated by subtracting the mean of the data from each data point and then multiplying the result by -1.

4. Can the reverse of mean be negative?

Yes, the reverse of mean can be negative. This would indicate that the mean of the data is greater than 0.

5. Is the reverse of mean the same as the negative of mean?

No, the reverse of mean and the negative of mean are not the same. The reverse of mean is a specific value that can be calculated, while the negative of mean is simply the negative value of the mean.

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