three difference between standard deviation and mean deviation
The following points highlight the difference between Mean deviation and Standard deviation.
Mean deviation |
Standard deviation |
Mean deviation is the arithmetic mean of the absolute values of deviations about some point. This point can be mean, median or mode. |
Standard deviation is the measure of variability or dispersion of data from its mean. It shows how much variation exists from the average. |
Less affected by extreme values. |
Affected by extreme values. |
Cannot be used for further treatment. |
Can be used for further treatment. |