The most common single number in a group of scores is the:
A)mode
B)mean
C)median
D)average

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The mode is the most frequently occurring number in a set of scores. Therefore, it is the best choice for the most common single number in a group of scores. The mean and average are the same thing and represent the sum of all scores divided by the total number of scores. The median is the middle value in a set of scores when they are arranged in order from lowest to highest. The mode is the only measure of central tendency that specifically identifies the most frequently occurring number.

The Most Common Single Number in a Group of Scores