The most frequently occurring number in a set is the

The most frequently occurring number in a set is the (a) Mean

(b) Median

(c) Mode

(d) Range

✅ Correct option: (c) Mode

Explanation:

The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset. Unlike mean and median, the mode can be used for nominal data. A dataset may have one mode, more than one mode, or no mode at all. The mode is useful in identifying common outcomes.

10 Related PPSC Facts:

Mode is most frequent value. Used with nominal data. A dataset may be bimodal. Mean uses all values. Median is middle value. Mode may not exist. Mode is not affected by outliers. Useful in market research. Quick to identify. Mode complements mean and median.