Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator Calculate central tendency and dispersion statistics for your dataset — with instant...

Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator

Calculate central tendency and dispersion statistics for your dataset — with instant visualization and outlier detection.

Enter Your Data 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 30

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Options Include All Values Exclude Zero Values Exclude Negative Values

Your Dataset (Sorted)

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Mean (Average)

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Median (Middle)

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Mode (Most Frequent)

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Range

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Data Distribution Visualization

Statistical Measures Explained

Mean (Average)**:

The sum of all values divided by the number of values. Sensitive to outliers.

Median**:

The middle value when data is sorted. For even counts, average of two middle values. Robust to outliers.

Mode**:

The most frequently occurring value. A dataset can have no mode, one mode, or multiple modes.

Range**:

The difference between the maximum and minimum values. Simple measure of spread.

✅ When to Use What**:

• Mean**: Best for symmetric distributions without outliers
• Median**: Best for skewed distributions or data with outliers
• Mode**: Best for categorical data or identifying most common values

Common Statistical Pitfalls

⚠️ Avoid these mistakes:

• Ignoring outliers**: A single extreme value can drastically change the mean
• Assuming normality**: Not all data follows a normal distribution
• Small sample sizes**: Statistics from small samples may not represent the population
• Confusing correlation with causation**: Just because two variables move together doesn't mean one causes the other
• Multiple modes**: Don't assume there's always one "most common" value

✅ Best Practices**:

• Always visualize your data before calculating statistics
• Report both mean and median to understand data distribution
• Consider the context when interpreting statistical results
• Use appropriate decimal places based on your data precision

Real-World Applications

These statistical measures are used in:

• Business**: Average sales, median salaries, most popular products
• Education**: Class averages, median test scores, most common grades
• Healthcare**: Average patient wait times, median recovery periods, most common symptoms
• Research**: Data analysis, hypothesis testing, result interpretation
• Quality Control**: Process monitoring, defect rate analysis, performance metrics

📊 Example Use Cases**:

• Teacher analyzing test scores: Mean=75, Median=78, Mode=82
• Business reviewing monthly sales: Mean=$25K, Range=$15K-$35K
• Doctor tracking patient blood pressure: Median=120/80, Mode=118/78

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter your data** in the text area using any of these formats:

• Comma-separated: 12, 15, 18, 20
• Space-separated: 12 15 18 20
• New line-separated: 12
15
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20
• Mixed separators: 12, 15 18
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2. Choose options** to exclude zero or negative values if needed

3. Set decimal places** for your results (0-10)

4. Click Calculate** to see all statistics with visualization

Note: The calculator automatically handles data cleaning, sorting, and validation. Non-numeric values are ignored.