Descriptive statistics (central tendency): Mean, Median, Mode
Understand the Problem
The question is outlining the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, specifically focusing on measures of central tendency which include mean, median, and mode. Each term is described incorrectly or lacks its proper definition.
Answer
Mode: most frequent value; Median: middle number; Mean: average of values.
The mode is the most frequent value, the median is the middle number in an ordered data set, and the mean is the sum of all values divided by the total number of values.
Answer for screen readers
The mode is the most frequent value, the median is the middle number in an ordered data set, and the mean is the sum of all values divided by the total number of values.
More Information
Central tendency refers to the 'central' value of a dataset. Each measure (mean, median, mode) offers a different perspective on what's typical about the data.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing these terms. Remember, 'mean' is often called the average, 'median' is the middle, and 'mode' is the most frequent.
Sources
- Central Tendency - Scribbr - scribbr.com
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