Mean, Median, Mode, Range

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What is the definition of 'mean'?

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The mean is the average of a set of data, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is the definition of 'median'?

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The median is the middle number in a sorted list of numbers. If there is an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

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What is the definition of 'mode'?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a set of data.

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What is the definition of 'range'?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data.

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How do you calculate the mean of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the mean, sum all the numbers in the set and then divide by the total count of numbers.

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How do you find the median in a set of numbers?

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To find the median, first sort the numbers in ascending order, then identify the middle number. If there are two middle numbers, calculate their average.

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What is the mode of the following set of numbers: 1, 2, 2, 3, 4?

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The mode is 2, as it appears most frequently in the set.

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Can a set of numbers have more than one mode?

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Yes, a set can have multiple modes if two or more numbers appear with the same highest frequency.

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What is the range of the following numbers: 10, 5, 15, 20?

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The range is 15, calculated as 20 (highest) - 5 (lowest).

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If a set of numbers is: 3, 7, 7, 2, 5, what is the mode?

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The mode is 7, as it appears most frequently.

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