Mode
Definition
The mode refers to the value that appears most frequently in a set of data.
Analogy
Think of the mode as the "popular kid" in a school. It's the value that shows up the most, just like how the popular kid is seen and known by everyone.
Related terms
Range: The range is the difference between the largest and smallest values in a dataset.
Median: The median is the middle value when a dataset is arranged in ascending or descending order.
Mean: The mean is calculated by adding up all values in a dataset and dividing it by the number of values.
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