AP Psychology Practice Test

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Which statistical measure is used to find the most common value in a data set?

Mean
Control condition
Independent variable
Mode

The correct answer is: Mode

The mode is the correct answer as it is a statistical measure used to find the most common value in a data set. The mean, or average, is the sum of the data values divided by the number of values and is not necessarily the most common value. The control condition and independent variable are not statistical measures and are used in experimental design and analysis. The mode, on the other hand, specifically refers to the most frequently occurring value in a data set and is the best measure for determining the most common value.