The mode of the dataset: 5, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The mode of the dataset: 5, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10 is:
A. 8
B. 9
C. 7
D. 10
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The mode is the value that appears most frequently; here, 9 occurs three times, more than any other value, making it the mode.

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B. Administering the final questionnaire to the sample
C. Printing the questionnaire
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