Talk:Mean#Disapproval

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Relationship between different types of mean

I hase described these here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Average#Relationship_between_different_types_of_mean

I would be very happy if someone could check them and add them to either article.

thanks.

The Rational Mean

The Rational Mean is the unifying concept which embraces all known Means and the most simple principle for generating high-order root-solving methods, as shown at:

[http://mipagina.cantv.net/arithmetic/rmdef.htm The Rational Mean]

So, it is disturbing to realize so many people seem unaware of this basic arithmetical principles and methods.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Arithmonic (talkcontribs) 20 October 2006 (UTC)

graphics

i think it would be very useful to visualize the concept with such a graphic:

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/4/31/figure/F1