The average of the data is also called

Arithmetic mean is the most common measure of average. It is found by adding all data values and dividing by the number of items. For example if three numbers are 10 20 and 30 the mean is 20. Arithmetic mean is simple to compute and widely used in business statistics and daily life. It shows the central tendency of data but may be influenced by extreme values. Despite limitations it is considered the basic tool in data analysis and forms the basis of many statistical calculations.