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HanAssholeSolo 4 points ago +4 / -0

Averages are prone to inaccuracy from outlier data and should never be used for statistical analysis.

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Yawnz13 0 points ago +2 / -2

Averages are fine if you have a rather large data set with few outliers or if you're dealing with qualitative data (e.g. coins found in a parking lot).