Measures of Central Tendency

Measures of central tendency are statistical tools used to identify a typical value in a dataset. The most common are the mean (average), which sums all data points and divides by the number; the median, which is the middle value when data is ordered; and the mode, which is the most frequently occurring value. These measures help summarize complex data into a single representative number, making it easier to understand overall patterns and make informed decisions. Each measure offers different insights, depending on the data's nature and distribution.