Definition of Mode
Most frequently occurring value in a data set is known as-
- Mean
- Mode — Correct Answer
- Median
- Standard deviation
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Mode
The Mode is defined as the value that appears most frequently (highest frequency) in a dataset. It is one of the three measures of central tendency.
Measures of Central Tendency — Definitions
| Measure | Definition | Key Property |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | Sum of all values / Total number of values | Most stable; uses all observations |
| Median | Middle value when data is arranged in order | Not affected by extreme values |
| Mode | Most frequently occurring value | Not rigidly defined; can be multimodal |
Key Notes on Mode
- A dataset may have no mode (all values unique), one mode (unimodal), or more than one mode (bimodal/multimodal)
- Mode is not rigidly defined among measures of central tendency
- Mode is the least stable measure of central tendency
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Mean → average of all values; not the most frequent value
- Median → the middle value in ordered data; not the most frequent
- Standard Deviation → measure of dispersion, not central tendency
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