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Are there any synonyms for the term mode as used in statistics?

the value that occurs most frequently in a given set of data.

The term seems like one that is not user friendly and would not be understood by all users. What are possible alternatives that are easier to understand?

Best Answer

Depending on context, I think there are bunch of alternatives:

  • The "most common" value
  • The "most popular" value
  • The "most prevalent" value
  • The "favorite" value (perhaps)
  • The "leader"
  • The "front-runner"
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