FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

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What is the mode in a data set?

The average value
The number that occurs most frequently
The median of the numbers
The range of the values

The correct answer is: The number that occurs most frequently

The mode refers to the number in a data set that appears most frequently. This measure of central tendency helps in understanding the most common value within a set, providing insight into the data distribution. For instance, if you have the numbers 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, the mode would be 4, as it occurs more times than any other number. In contrast, the average value represents the mean, which is calculated by summing all numbers and dividing by the total count. The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order, and it indicates the center of the data set. The range measures the difference between the highest and lowest values, giving information about the spread of the data, rather than identifying a repeated value. Each of these holds significance in statistics, but only the mode specifically indicates the most frequently occurring number.