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Measures of Center Formulas:

\[ \text{Mean} = \frac{\sum x}{n} \] \[ \text{Median} = \text{Middle value of ordered dataset} \] \[ \text{Mode} = \text{Most frequent value(s)} \]

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1. What are Measures of Center?

Measures of center are statistical values that describe the central point or typical value of a dataset. The three main measures are the mean (average), median (middle value), and mode (most frequent value).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses these formulas:

\[ \text{Mean} = \frac{\sum x}{n} \] \[ \text{Median} = \text{Middle value of ordered dataset} \] \[ \text{Mode} = \text{Most frequent value(s)} \]

Where:

Explanation: The mean provides the arithmetic average, the median gives the middle point, and the mode shows the most common value(s).

3. Importance of Measures of Center

Details: These measures help summarize large datasets with a single value, allowing for comparison between different datasets and understanding of data distribution.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter numerical values separated by commas. The calculator will ignore any non-numeric values. For best results, enter at least 3 values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When should I use mean vs median?
A: Use mean for normally distributed data without outliers. Use median when your data has outliers or is skewed.

Q2: Can a dataset have multiple modes?
A: Yes, a dataset can be bimodal (two modes) or multimodal (multiple modes) if multiple values appear with the same highest frequency.

Q3: Why are all three measures important?
A: Together they give a more complete picture of your data's central tendency and distribution characteristics.

Q4: What if my data has no repeating values?
A: In this case, there is no mode (or all values are modes, depending on definition).

Q5: How does the calculator handle empty inputs?
A: The calculator will only process valid numerical values and ignore any empty or non-numeric entries.

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