Mean, Median, Mode

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What is the definition of mode in a data set?

Back

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

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How do you find the median in a data set with an odd number of values?

Back

To find the median, order the data and select the middle value.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the mean of a data set?

Back

The mean is calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

Front

What should you do if the data set has an even number of values when finding the median?

Back

Order the data, add the two middle values, and divide by 2.

Front

If the mode of a data set is 94, what does that indicate about the scores?

Back

It indicates that more students received a score of 94 than any other score.

Front

What is the mean of the following numbers: 2, 57, 38, 42, 6?

Back

The mean is 29.

Front

What is the median of the following data set: 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9?

Back

The median is 6.

Front

How do you determine the mode if all values in a data set occur with the same frequency?

Back

If all values occur with the same frequency, the data set is said to have no mode.

Front

What is the significance of the mean in a data set?

Back

The mean provides a measure of central tendency, representing the average value.

Front

In the context of a dentist reporting cavities, what does the mean represent?

Back

The mean represents the average number of cavities per patient.