Calculating Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the mean, median, mode, and range of a data set. It begins with a basic introduction to these statistical concepts and then provides several examples with different numbers of data points, including odd and even sets. Each example walks through the process of calculating each measure, highlighting the steps and considerations involved.

What is the first step in calculating the mean of a dataset?

• Find the middle number

• Sum all the numbers and divide by the count

• Arrange the numbers in ascending order

• Identify the number that appears most frequently

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Which number represents the mode in the first example?

• 9

• 7

• 11

• 14

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In the second example, what is the median value?

• 14

• 8

• 9

• 11

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What does the range represent in a dataset?

• The average value

• The most frequent value

• The middle value

• The difference between the highest and lowest values

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In the third example, what is the mode?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 5

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How do you calculate the median in a dataset with an even number of values?

• Sum all values and divide by the number of values

• Average the two middle values

• Choose the highest value

• Choose the lowest value

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What is the mean value in the final example?

• 15

• 36

• 18

• 22.9

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Which number is the mode in the final example?

• 48

• 21

• 15

• 12

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How is the range calculated in the final example?

• Choosing the most frequent number

• Finding the middle value

• Averaging all the numbers

• Subtracting the smallest number from the largest

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What is the median in the final example with ten numbers?

• 21

• 15

• 18

• 22.9

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