The value of the
variable occurring with the greatest frequency in the series of observations. A
bimodal distribution is one which contains two maxima. The use of mode when reporting results of chemical
analysis is generally not recommended.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 595
(Nomenclature for the presentation of results of chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations
1994))
on page 603
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167
(Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990))
on page 2202