Asked by Ilaria Catalani on May 05, 2024
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Since the mode is the most frequently occurring data value, it
A) can never be larger than the mean.
B) is always larger than the median.
C) is always larger than the mean.
D) none of these alternatives is correct.
Mode
The value that appears most frequently in a data set.
- Discern the unique features and interrelations of mean, median, and mode.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
None of these alternatives is correct. The mode can be larger or smaller than both the mean and the median, as it only indicates the most frequently occurring value, not the central tendency of the whole dataset.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the unique features and interrelations of mean, median, and mode.