The most frequently occurring score in the distribution defines the
A) mean
B) median
C) sigma
D) mode

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mode is the score that occurs most frequently in the distribution, so it is the best choice for this question. The mean and sigma are measures of central tendency and variability, respectively, but they do not necessarily reflect the most frequently occurring score in the distribution. The median is the middle score in the distribution, so it may or may not be the same as the mode.

The Most Frequently Occurring Score in the Distribution Defines the