Question

Which of the following accurately describes the median of a set of data? Multiple choice question. The midpoint of the data when it is arranged in order. The difference in the largest and smallest values. The most numerous observation in a set of data. The arithmetic average of the values in the set.

Answer 1

The midpoint of the data when it is arranged in order.

Explanation:

Median can be described as the number that occurs in the middle of a set of numbers that are arranged either in ascending or descending order

For example, the median of the following set of numbers is 5

1, 2, 5, 10, 20

Range is the difference between the highest and lowest values of a set of observations

Range = highest value - lowest value

Mean is the average of a set of numbers. It is determined by adding the numbers together and dividing it by the total number

Mean = sum of the numbers / total number