Question

which of the following best describes the mode of a data set?
a. the value that appears most frequently in the data set
b. the middle value when all values are listed in order
c. the difference between the highest and lowest values
d. the total sum of all values divided by their number

Explanation:

• The mode is defined as the value that occurs most frequently in a data set.
• Option b describes the median.
• Option c describes the range.
• Option d describes the mean.

Answer:

A. The value that appears most frequently in the data set