For example, the median of 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, and 10 is 4. Median which is the middle number of a group of numbers that is, half the numbers have values that are greater than the median, and half the numbers have values that are less than the median. For example, the average of 2, 3, 3, 5, 7, and 10 is 30 divided by 6, which is 5. The three most common measures of central tendency are:Īverage which is the arithmetic mean, and is calculated by adding a group of numbers and then dividing by the count of those numbers. The MODE function measures central tendency, which is the location of the center of a group of numbers in a statistical distribution. If the data set contains no duplicate data points, MODE returns the #N/A error value. If an array or reference argument contains text, logical values, or empty cells, those values are ignored however, cells with the value zero are included.Īrguments that are error values or text that cannot be translated into numbers cause errors. You can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of arguments separated by commas.Īrguments can either be numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers. Number arguments 2 to 255 for which you want to calculate the mode. The first number argument for which you want to calculate the mode. The MODE function syntax has the following arguments: Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, you should consider using the new functions from now on, because this function may not be available in future versions of Excel.įor more information about the new functions, see MODE.MULT function and MODE.SNGL function. Important: This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their usage.