What Mode is
Mode is the most common value in a set of data. It is a measure of central tendency and can be used to describe the shape of a data set.
Steps for Mode:
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Arrange the data set in numerical order.
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Count the number of times each value appears in the data set.
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The value that appears the most is the mode.
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If no value appears more than once, there is no mode.
Examples
- Mode is used to identify the most common value in a dataset.
- Mode can be used to identify which item is most popular in a survey or poll.
- Mode is used to identify the most frequently occurring score in a test or exam.
- Mode is used to identify the most likely outcome within a given set of data.
- Mode is used to identify the most common cause of a particular outcome.