MAD and MSE for a given set of data will be
A) about the same for all data since they are both positive
B) different since one is square of the other
C) different in general, though both will be positive
D) different in general, though both will be negative
E) none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation) and MSE (Mean Squared Error) are both measures of variability or spread in data, and while they both will indeed be positive (since absolute values and squares are positive), they generally yield different values because they calculate spread in different ways.

MAD and MSE for a Given Set of Data Will