Title: RE: "Flavours" of mean

S. Shapiro writes:

>      I am seeking a not-too-technical article written for non-
> statisticians  that clearly explains the differences between
> arithmetic, harmonic, and  geometric means, and under which
> circumstances either the arithmetic, harmonic, or geometric
> mean wold be preferred.

This article gets at the geometric mean from the back door, but it is well worth reading.
 
The log transformation is special. Keene ON. Stat Med 1995:14(8);811-9.

Steve Simon, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Standard Disclaimer.
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