Why are lists called a mutable data type?

Lists are called mutable data types because they can be modified after they are created. This means that elements within a list can be changed, added, or removed. You can modify the value of an existing element by assigning a new value to its index, append new elements to the end of the list, insert elements at specific positions, or remove elements from the list. The ability to modify the list in-place distinguishes it from immutable data types like strings, where elements cannot be changed once the string is created.