Question

the median of a data set with 179 values would be the average of the 89th and the 90th values when the data values are arranged in ascending order.T/F

Answer 1

• False

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The median is the middle value of the data set.

If the data set has odd number of values (2n + 1) then the median is the value of the term with the number:

• [(2n + 1) - 1]/2 =
• 2n/2 =
• n

In our case n would be:

• (179 + 1)/2 =
• 180/2 =
• 90

Hence the given statement is False.