What is the mode in a data set?

The mode in a data set refers to the value that occurs most frequently. This means that when you analyze a set of numbers, the mode is the number that appears with the greatest frequency compared to other numbers in the set. It is a measure of central tendency, similar to the mean and median, but it specifically highlights the most common value, making it particularly useful in understanding the distribution of data, especially in categorical data sets where numerical measures might not be applicable.

In contrast, the median represents the middle value when the data is arranged in order, and is not necessarily related to frequency. The largest value in the set simply identifies the maximum number and does not reflect the occurrence of values. The range of values indicates the difference between the highest and lowest values in the data set, rather than focusing on frequency. Thus, option B accurately encapsulates the definition of the mode.