Question

What is the median of the data set? {4, 2, 7, 5, 4, 12, 8} Select from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the statement. The median of the data set is

a.2
b.4
c.5
d.6
e.12

Answer 1

First order the elements from least to greatest...

2,4,4,5,7,8,12

The median is simply the middle term for an odd number of elements. (the average of the two middle terms if there is an even number of elements)

In this case it is 5.

Answer 2

The median will be c. 5