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Q · Statistics Moderate · 45s
For the dataset with values 1–6 having frequencies 2,3,5,4,3,1 respectively, find the mode.
TopicStatistics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Highest frequency is 5 at value 3 ⇒ mode = 3.
Final Answer: Option A — 3