Mean, Median and Mode
⭐ MasteredThe mean is the average. The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often.
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.
The mean, median and mode are three kinds of average.
Each average tells us something different about the data, so it is useful to know which one to use.
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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.