Mean, Median, and Mode — Probability & Statistics Practice Worksheet
Measures of center describe the "typical" value in a data set. The mean (average) is the sum divided by the count. The median is the middle value when data is ordered. The mode is the most frequent value.
The range (max min) measures spread, not center. When data has outliers, the median is often more representative than the mean — consider housing prices or income data.
For an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle values. A data set can have no mode, one mode, or multiple modes.
Skills practiced
- Calculating mean, median, and mode
- Finding range
- Choosing the best measure of center
- Interpreting data in context
Practice Worksheet: Mean, Median, and Mode
Instructions: Solve each problem carefully. Show all work clearly. Write your final answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet as directed.
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1.Find the mean, median, and mode of the following data set:
Mean, Median, and Mode — Practice Worksheet (continued)
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2.Find the mean, median, and mode of the following data set:
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3.The test scores for a class of 8 students are: Find the mean, median, and mode of these scores.
Mean, Median, and Mode — Practice Worksheet (continued)
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4.A basketball player scored the following points in 6 games: Find the mean, median, and mode.
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5.Find the mean, median, and mode of the following data set:
Mean, Median, and Mode — Practice Worksheet (continued)
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6.The ages (in years) of 7 people in a room are: Find the mean, median, and mode.
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7.Find the mean, median, and mode of the following data set:
Mean, Median, and Mode — Practice Worksheet (continued)
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8.The number of books read by 5 students over summer break: Find the mean, median, and mode.
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9.Find the mean, median, and mode of the following data set:
Mean, Median, and Mode — Practice Worksheet (continued)
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10.The daily high temperatures (in F) for one week were: Find the mean, median, and mode.
Answer Key
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Answer Key (continued)
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Data: (sorted); Mean: ; Median: (3rd value); Mode: No mode (all values appear once)Final answer: Mean: , Median: , Mode: No mode
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Answer Key (continued)
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting to order data before finding the median
- Confusing mean with median
- Reporting mode when no value repeats
- Including the wrong count when calculating mean
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Last updated: 2026