Mode

Pronunciation: /moʊd/ Explain

The mode of a set is the element or elements that occur most frequently in that set. In the set {3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7} the number 6 appears three times. This is more than any other number in the set, so the mode of the set is 6.

In the set {2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 7} the numbers 3 and 7 each appear twice. No other numbers appear more times so the mode is 3 and 7.

Understanding Check

For each of the sets in table 1, determine the mode of the set. Write it down on a piece of paper, then click on Click here for answer to verify your answer. To try some different problems, click the 'Reset' button.

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Table 1: Mode understanding check

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, mode. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 119. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Mode. 4/25/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/m/mode.html.

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4/25/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
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12/18/2009: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
6/27/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)