But What Do You MEAN?
If you ask someone their favourite number, most people will have an answer. It might be the date of their wedding, it could be a number with pleasing symmetry (I have always liked 8), or cultural significance. Very few people, however, will have a favourite average, and most would be slightly baffled at the question.
So, I am on a mission. I want to make sure that not only does everybody have a favourite average, but also that everyone knows about the deep ecosystem of different means, and how they relate to one another. Read more