Methods of Calculating Mode in Continuous Series

There are two methods of calculating Mode in Continuous Series:

  • Observation Method or Inspection Method
  • Grouping Method

Calculation of Mode in Continuous Series | Formula of Mode

Mode, in statistics, refers to the variable that occurs most of the time in the given series. In simple words, a mode is a variable that repeats itself most frequently in a given series of variables (say X). We can determine the mode in two series; viz., individual and discrete series. Mode is denoted as ‘Z‘.

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Methods of Calculating Mode in Continuous Series

There are two methods of calculating Mode in Continuous Series:...

1. Observation Method

The observation method can be used to identify mode if the frequencies are uniform, homogeneous, and have only one maximum frequency. When the frequencies of a continuous series rise and fall in any systematic order, the modal class can be determined simply by inspection of the series....

2. Grouping Method

The inspection method can be used if the frequencies are uniform, homogeneous, and have only one maximum frequency. But in case of irregularity, Grouping Method is preferable. In the grouping method, frequencies are grouped to get a unique pattern and two tables are prepared to determine the mode, viz., The Grouping Table and The Analysis Table....