Question

if you want to find the most frequently occurring value in your data set, which statistical method should you use?
a. range
b. median
c. average
d. mode

Explanation:

• Range: It is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set. It does not tell about the most frequently occurring value.
• Median: It is the middle - value when the data is arranged in ascending or descending order. It is not related to the frequency of occurrence.
• Average (Mean): It is calculated by summing all the values in the data set and dividing by the number of values. It is a measure of central tendency but not about frequency.
• Mode: By definition, the mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

Answer:

d. Mode