Does the Mode of a Numerical Data Set Always Lie

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Essay

Does the mode of a numerical data set always lie close to the median? Explain your answer and give an example of a data set to illustrate your answer.

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Definitions:

Nondirectional Correlation

A type of correlation that indicates a statistical relationship between two variables without specifying whether the relationship is positive or negative.

Negative Correlation

A connection between two variables where as one variable rises, the other falls.

Direct Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction.

Nondirectional Correlation

A type of correlation where the direction (positive or negative) of the relationship between variables is not specified.