Math · Topic 51 of 65

Mean, Median and Mode

The mean is the average. The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often.

💡 Fun fact

For the numbers 2, 3, 3, 7, the mode is 3, the median is 3, and the mean is 3.75.

All about Mean, Median and Mode

The mean is the average, found by adding values and dividing by how many there are. The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often.

Each measure describes a data set in a different way, and knowing all three helps you interpret data.

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Real-life uses of Mean, Median and Mode

Calculating average test scores
Finding typical prices in shops
Analysing survey results

Frequently asked questions about Mean, Median and Mode

What is the mean?

It is the average, found by adding the values and dividing by the count.

What is the mode?

It is the value that occurs most often.