The Most Frequently Occurring Score in a Set of Data

question 87

Multiple Choice

The most frequently occurring score in a set of data is referred to as the:

• A) mean.
• B) median.
• C) deviation.
• D) mode.

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Definitions:

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A seminal book by Adam Smith that discusses economic principles and introduces the concept of the “invisible hand” guiding free markets.

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