Is it better to have an odd or even number of stair treads?

Singular.

The steps of the stairs are generally odd. The steps of the stairs depend on the height of the stairs, and the height of each step of the stairs needs to be designed scientifically and rationally.

Whether it is height or width, there are certain requirements and cannot be random, so stairs are generally odd-numbered. Only in this way can a reasonable step height be met.