Mean, Median, Mode & Range

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that occurs most frequently in a data set.

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How do you find the mode of a data set?

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Identify the number that appears most often in the set.

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Can a data set have more than one mode?

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Yes, a data set can have multiple modes if multiple values occur with the same highest frequency.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.

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How do you find the median of an odd-numbered data set?

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For an odd number of items, the median is the middle number in the ordered list.

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How do you find the median of an even-numbered data set?

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For an even number of items, the median is the average of the two middle numbers in the ordered list.

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What is the range of a data set?

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

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How do you calculate the range?

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Subtract the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What is the significance of the mode in statistics?

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The mode indicates the most common value in a data set, which can be useful for understanding trends.

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What does it mean if a data set has no mode?

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If no number repeats, the data set is said to have no mode.

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