Statistics and Probability Dictionary Select a term from the
dropdown text box. The online statistics glossary will display a
definition, plus links to other related web pages. The absolute
value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line.
For example, -7 is 7 units away from zero, so its absolute value
would be 7. And 7 is also 7 units away from zero, so its
absolute value would also be 7. Thus, the absolute value of a
number refers to the magnitude of the number, without regard to
its sign. The absolute value of -1 and 1 is 1, the absolute
value of -2 and 2 is 2, the absolute value of -3 and 3 is 3, and