Question

Which of the following is true?

• A. Mean and mode values are always equal
• B. Mean and mode are measures of central tendency
• C. Mean is a better indication than mode
• D. Mode is a better indication than mean

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Mean and mode are measures of central tendency

(a) Mean and mode values need not be equal

(b) Mean and mode are measures of central tendency. i.e they reflect where most of the information are centered around

(c) and (d) Mean and mode is indications of central value. The one which is better depends on the situation.