How to Calculate Mean, Median, and Mode

Mean, median, and mode are the three core measures of central tendency in statistics. Each tells you something different about your data. The mean is the arithmetic average; the median is the middle value; the mode is the most frequent. Knowing when to use each prevents misleading conclusions — especially with skewed data like income or housing prices.

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