This Basic Statistics Calculator is the perfect tool for getting a quick and easy-to-understand summary of a dataset. It focuses on the three primary measures of central tendency: the mean, median, and mode. These statistics are fundamental in virtually every field that uses data, from science and business to sports and education, as they each provide a different way of looking at what constitutes a 'typical' or 'central' value in a set of numbers. To use the calculator, simply type or paste your numerical data into the provided text area. You can separate the numbers using either commas or spaces, and the calculator is designed to handle both formats flexibly. It will automatically ignore any extra spaces, making data entry simple and forgiving. For example, an entry could look like '10, 20, 20, 30, 40' or '10 20 20 30 40'. Once you click 'Calculate', the tool instantly processes your data and displays the results. The 'Mean' is the arithmetic average of all the numbers. The 'Median' is the middle value when the numbers are sorted in order; it is often a better measure of central tendency than the mean for skewed data. The 'Mode' is the number that appears most frequently in the dataset. If no number repeats, the mode will be listed as 'N/A'. This tool is excellent for a quick analysis or for educational purposes to understand these core statistical concepts.