Formally, "average" refers to one of two measures of a data set:
The data set's mean: sum all the items in the data set and divide by the number of items summed. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their mean height is 3 and 1/3 feet.
Imagine an extra-long yardstick. Now let's say we hang bowling balls of equal weight from the yardstick at the 2-foot mark, the 3-foot mark, and the 5-foot mark. Assuming the bowling balls don't all slide off, the yardstick should balance if it's held near the 3 and 1/3 foot mark. This is a general observation about the mean that might be helpful if you're wondering what to think of it.
The data set's median, or its middle item. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their median height is 3 feet. Statisticians disagree on how the median is defined with respect to a data set with an even number of elements.
It's really quite unfortunate the way "average" has come to mean two things. I strongly recommend the use of "mean" or "median" if you know what the fuck you're talking about.
Informally, the word "average" is even more misused. I can accept sentences like "The average adult watches 4.5 hours of television a day," even though they're technically incorrect--a little rhetorical flourish is fine. But the commonly accepted meaning of "average" is certainly **not** "just under par", as some Urban Dictionary users seem to use it.
The data set's mean: sum all the items in the data set and divide by the number of items summed. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their mean height is 3 and 1/3 feet.
Imagine an extra-long yardstick. Now let's say we hang bowling balls of equal weight from the yardstick at the 2-foot mark, the 3-foot mark, and the 5-foot mark. Assuming the bowling balls don't all slide off, the yardstick should balance if it's held near the 3 and 1/3 foot mark. This is a general observation about the mean that might be helpful if you're wondering what to think of it.
The data set's median, or its middle item. If three children have heights of 2 feet, 3 feet, and 5 feet, then their median height is 3 feet. Statisticians disagree on how the median is defined with respect to a data set with an even number of elements.
It's really quite unfortunate the way "average" has come to mean two things. I strongly recommend the use of "mean" or "median" if you know what the fuck you're talking about.
Informally, the word "average" is even more misused. I can accept sentences like "The average adult watches 4.5 hours of television a day," even though they're technically incorrect--a little rhetorical flourish is fine. But the commonly accepted meaning of "average" is certainly **not** "just under par", as some Urban Dictionary users seem to use it.
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A self proclaimed chaos pixie who is often seen in Totnes wearing crazy clothing resembling leafs, chinese hats, and home-made looking organic materials. It is quite commonly known around Totnes that if you spot this little creature and spend any time with her, chaos will unfold around you. She has been spotted canoeing up the River Dart on Ocassion with other pixie like beings. Some say she does not really exist, but those who have spotted the Jenna Avery pixie know better.
This creature can only be found in Totnes United Kingdom and is known for her abilities to create amazing sculptures out of balloons, do fire poi techiniques at night, and she also seems to have some strange aura of creating random chaotic events, these include accidently being electrified whilst turning on a computer, stabbing herself whilst opening a chopstick wrapper, falling off the back of a pickup truck whilst managing to hang on upside down, Causing people to accidently trip on thier own feet, cooking salmon with hair straighteners and accidently burning her tongue, getting people to climb strange objects in the dark, getting people to do canoe trips late at night without a torch. Cooking using any ingredient known to man and for some reason creating a delicous curry by accident. Blowing bubbles at strangers in the cash point queue, falling over without any reason, Confusing people to the point they become speachless. Playing the flute up Totnes high street with two cats following her.
This creature can only be found in Totnes United Kingdom and is known for her abilities to create amazing sculptures out of balloons, do fire poi techiniques at night, and she also seems to have some strange aura of creating random chaotic events, these include accidently being electrified whilst turning on a computer, stabbing herself whilst opening a chopstick wrapper, falling off the back of a pickup truck whilst managing to hang on upside down, Causing people to accidently trip on thier own feet, cooking salmon with hair straighteners and accidently burning her tongue, getting people to climb strange objects in the dark, getting people to do canoe trips late at night without a torch. Cooking using any ingredient known to man and for some reason creating a delicous curry by accident. Blowing bubbles at strangers in the cash point queue, falling over without any reason, Confusing people to the point they become speachless. Playing the flute up Totnes high street with two cats following her.
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The Reverend Tholomew Plague- James Sullivan (Drummer)
Johnny Christ- Jonathan Seward (Bass)
Synyster Gates- Brian Haner, Jr. (Lead Guitarist)
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Band Members
M. Shadows- Matthew Sanders (Lead Singer)
Zacky Vengeance- Zackery Baker (Guitarist)
The Reverend Tholomew Plague- James Sullivan (Drummer)
Johnny Christ- Jonathan Seward (Bass)
Synyster Gates- Brian Haner, Jr. (Lead Guitarist)
Former Band Members
Matt Wendt- Bass (1999-2000)
Justin Sane- Bass (2000-2001)
Dameon Ash- Bass (2001-2002)
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