Statistics and probability

Weighted mean

A mean in which values contribute in proportion to assigned weights.

Common notation x̄_w=Σwᵢxᵢ/Σwᵢ

In one sentence

What does Weighted mean mean?

A mean in which values contribute in proportion to assigned weights.

How it is written

x̄_w=Σwᵢxᵢ/Σwᵢ

A compact example

Scores 80 and 90 weighted 1 and 3 have weighted mean 87.5.

Other names and search terms

weighted average.

Clear answers

Questions about Weighted mean

What does Weighted mean mean in mathematics?

A mean in which values contribute in proportion to assigned weights.

How is Weighted mean written?

A common notation is x̄_w=Σwᵢxᵢ/Σwᵢ.

What is an example of Weighted mean?

Scores 80 and 90 weighted 1 and 3 have weighted mean 87.5.