The document explains the differences between mean, median, and mode, which are measures of central tendency in statistics. It provides definitions, formulas, and examples for each measure, highlighting their unique characteristics and when to use them. Additionally, it includes sample questions and solutions to illustrate the application of these concepts.
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The document explains the differences between mean, median, and mode, which are measures of central tendency in statistics. It provides definitions, formulas, and examples for each measure, highlighting their unique characteristics and when to use them. Additionally, it includes sample questions and solutions to illustrate the application of these concepts.
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Difference Between Mean, Median, and Mode with
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Last Updated : 01 May, 2025
In statistics, mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency
that describe the centre or typical value of a data set
Given below is the graphical difference between each:
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Key features of central tendencies:
The mean is the average, found by adding all values and dividing by the
number of values. It gives an overall measure but can be affected by
extreme values.
The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in order, and
it’s less influenced by outliers.
The mode is the most frequent value in the dataset. These measures
help summarize data and provide insights into its central characteristics.
Mean Vs Median Vs Mode
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All these measures of central tendency are correlated. They share an
empirical relationship but are different from each other. Here are the
differences:
Step 1: Place all the numbers in ascending or descending order.
Step 2: Once the above step is finished, what we get is the mean,
Mean
The average of the
Definition given observations is
called the Mean.
Step 1: Add up all
the numbers and
divide by the total
number of terms.
Steps
Step 2: After
arranging everything
from smallest to
biggest, take out the
middle number,
which is your
median.
Special Mean is the
Notes arithmetic mean, or
simply a simple
Median
The middle number
in a given set of
observations is
called the Median.
Step 1: The mode is
derived when a
number occurs with
the highest
frequency ina
series.
When a series has
even numbers, the
median is the
simple average of
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Mode
The most
frequently
occurring number
in a given set of
observations is
called the mode.
If there is a
unique data set,
there is no mode
at all.
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When to
use
Formula
Example
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Mean
average or weighted
average.
When data is
normally distributed,
the mean is widely
preferred.
Mean:
=En/N
ie.
Mean = Sum of all
values/Number of
For example, for the
dataset 2,3,5,7,11,
the mean would be:
Median
the middle pair of
numbers.
When data
distribution is
skewed, the median
is the best
representative.
If the total number
of observations (n)
is odd, then the
median is:
Median = (n +
1/2)" observation
If the total number
of observations (n)
is are even number,
then the formula is
given below:
Median = (n/2)*”
observation +
(n/2+1)th
observation /2
For example, for the
dataset 2,3,5,7.11,
the median would
be:
The median is 5
(the middle
number)
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Mode
When there is a
nominal
distribution of
data, the mode is
preferred.
The mode is the
most frequently
occurring
observation or
value
For example, in
the dataset
1,2,2,3,3,3.
The mode is 3
because it
appears the most
(three times).
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Sample Questions on Central Tendency
Question 1: We have a set of numbers that is 4, 8, 2, 1, 1, 4, 3, 1. Find the
mean, median, and mode.
Solution:
Mean:
84+44+2+14+1+44+341= 24 and 24/8 =3
Median:
2 + 3/2 = 2.5 (after arranging the numbers in ascending order as 1, 1,
1, 2, 3, 4, 4, [Link] middle terms are 2 and 3 as total number of terms
are 8 which is even)
Mode:
1 because it is present 3 times in the sequence
Question 2: We have a set of numbers that is 4, 2, 1, 6, 5, 3, 7, 1, 10, 9, 8.
Find the mean, median, and mode.
Solution:
Mean:
14+1+24344+5+6+7+84+9+10=56and 56/10=56
Median:
5 (after arranging in ascending order 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 the
middle term is 5)
Mode:
1 {as it is repeated the highest number of times(2 times)}.
Unsolved Practice Questions on Mean, Median, and
Mode
Question 1: The heights (in cm) of five students are recorded as 150, 155,
160, 165, and 170. Find the mean height of the students.
Question 2: Find the median of the following data set: 22, 18, 26, 30, 24,
20, 28.
Question 3: A survey recorded the number of pets owned by a group of 8
families: 2, 3, 4, 2, 5, 3, 2, 4. What is the mode of the data set?
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Question 4: The ages (in years) of participants in a workshop are: 21, 25,
28, 22, 30, 21, 25, 24, 22, and 26. Find the mean, median, and mode of the
ages.
Question 5: In a dataset, the mean is 70 and the median is 65. Using the
relationship between mean, median, and mode, estimate the mode.
Answer key:
1.160cm
2.24
3. 2 (appears most frequently)
4, 27.4, 24,5, [21, 22, 25 (all appear twice + multiple modes)]
5.55
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