In a hearing test, subjects estimate the loudness (in decibels) of sound, and the results are:
68, 67, 70, 71, 68, 75, 68, 62, 80, 73, 68

-What is the mode?
A)70
B)75
C)68
D)71
E)80

Question

In a hearing test, subjects estimate the loudness (in decibels) of sound, and the results are:
68, 67, 70, 71, 68, 75, 68, 62, 80, 73, 68

-What is the mode?
A)70
B)75
C)68
D)71
E)80

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set. In this case, 68 appears 4 times, which is more than any other number, making it the mode.

In a Hearing Test, Subjects Estimate the Loudness (In Decibels)