average
Type
function
Summary
Returns the arithmetic mean of a list of numbers.
Syntax
average(<numbersList>)
Description
Use the average function to find the value that best represents a group of values.
The average of a list of numbers is the sum of the items in the list or elements in the array, divided by the number of items or elements.
The average function can also be written like this:
sum(numbersList)/the number of items in numbersList
If the numbersList is empty, the average function returns zero.
If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
numbersList | A comma-separated list of numbers, or an expression that evaluates to such a list, or an array containing only numbers. |
Examples
average(4,36,45,50,75) -- returns 42
put average(importedList) into field "Arithmetic Mean"
put average(replaceText(field "Values",return,comma)) into avgValue
Related
function: min, geometricMean, statRound, harmonicMean, variance, round, value, max, median, standardDeviation
glossary: return, value, math operation
control structure: function
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile