SOLUTION: The weights of 5 women are 60kg,62kg,65kg,68kg and 79kg. From which of the following weights is the sum of the squared deviation minimum

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Question 1092065: The weights of 5 women are 60kg,62kg,65kg,68kg and 79kg. From which of the following weights is the sum of the squared deviation minimum
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ikleyn:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The square of the deviation is a minimum for 68kg.

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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The weights of 5 women are 60kg,62kg,65kg,68kg and 79kg. From which of the following weights is the sum of the squared deviation minimum
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I'd like to notice that the original question formulated TOTALLY and ABSOLUTELY INCORRECTLY.

The correct formulation of the question is THIS: 

    For which weight the squared deviation from the mean value is minimal ?