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Mean

The mean is a measure of central tendency calculated by adding up all the values in a data set and then dividing the total by the number of values. It provides a representative value that summarizes the data set as a whole, making it useful for comparisons and statistical analysis.

Median

The median is a measure of central tendency that represents the middle value in an ordered data set. When the values are arranged in order from smallest to largest, if there is an odd number of observations, the median is the center number; if there is an even number, it is typically the average of the two middle numbers.

Midrange

The midrange is a measure of central tendency calculated by taking the arithmetic mean of the smallest and largest values in a data set. It offers a quick sense of where the center of the extremes lies but can be influenced by outliers in the data.

Mode

The mode is the value or values that appear most frequently in a data set. It is particularly useful for identifying the most common occurrence within the data, especially in categorical data, and can indicate trends or popular characteristics.

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