What does the mean represent in a set of scores?

The mean is a statistical measure that represents the average of a set of values. To calculate the mean, you add together all the individual scores and then divide that sum by the total number of scores. This provides a single value that summarizes the central tendency of the data set, indicating where the majority of values are clustered around. Because it takes into account all scores in the set, the mean can provide insights into the overall performance or characteristic of the group being measured.