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The average is a simple concept, but has interesting properties
- Distance above average = distance below. Changes that maintain this relationship keep the old average.
- Weighted averages can reflect differences in `importance' of elements.
- The average explains why the center-of-gravity is a balance point.
Kalid M. Azad
2002-10-31