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Add mean absolute deviations (MAD)

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Description

Deviations using the forecast median rather than the forecast mean.
Requires distribution inputs (i.e. out-of-sample) until #137.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing forecast deviation implementation and issue #137, which describes the distribution-input constraint. Implement mean absolute deviations using the forecast median rather than the forecast mean, and verify the result for out-of-sample distribution inputs.

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Tech stack
r
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data
Issue type
Feature
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3/5
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1-2 days
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