The mode is the data value that occurs most often, determined by comparing frequencies in a list, frequency table, picture graph, or bar graph; it describes the most common result, not the greatest or least value. A data set may have one mode, multiple modes when values tie for the greatest frequency, or no mode when all values occur equally often. This treatment is limited to small, discrete whole-number data sets and does not include grouped or continuous data or advanced statistical analysis.
The mode is the data value that appears most often. It tells you the most common result.
To find the mode:
Example: Find the mode of this data set:
Count each value:
| Value | Number of times it appears |
|---|---|
The value appears times, which is more often than any other value.
Remember: The mode is the value that occurs most often, not necessarily the greatest value.
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