Which of the following is true for a mode?
A) Modes are the mid values of data arranged from least to greatest.
B) Modes are affected by outliers.
C) Modes cannot be used in data having repetitious values.
D) The highest bar in a histogram is its mode.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mode is the most frequently occurring value in a data set, and in a histogram, the highest bar represents the most frequent value. Options A and C are describing medians, not modes. Option B is partially true, as extreme outliers could potentially affect the mode, but it is generally a robust measure of central tendency that is minimally affected by outliers.

Which of the Following Is True for a Mode