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Farzan Posted 6 years ago
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Verb

Hi there.

Consider that X and Y are two variables.

The mean of X and Y (is or are) 0.2 and 0.5, respectively.

I do not know if I should use a singular or plural verb.

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Another question is that if "the average of X", "average X", "the mean of X", and "the mean X" mean the same?

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Thank you.

  

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5, respectively. I do not know if I should use a singular or plural verb. If X and Y are variables, then the mean of X and Y is one number, not two.

  • 5, respectively.
  • I do not know if I should use a singular or plural verb.
  • If X and Y are variables, then the mean of X and Y is one number, not two.
  • For example, the mean of 2 and 4 is 3.
  • I would imagine you probably know this, so perhaps you are trying to say something else, though I'm not sure what.
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farzanThe mean of X and Y (is or are) 0.2 and 0.5, respectively.
I do not know if I should use a singular or plural verb.

If X and Y are variables, then the mean of X and Y is one number, not two. For example, the mean of 2 and 4 is 3. I would imagine you probably know this, so perhaps you are trying to say something else, th

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