Question

What is the median of the data set? {60, 70, 69, 65, 62, 70, 72} Select from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the statement. The median of the data set is .

Answer 1

look at all the numbers which number is in the middle? (from least to greatest) (or greatest to least) 60,62,65,69,70,70,72 . there are 9 numbers....whats the fourth number? ^ number 69! Thats your answer for the median! :)

Answer : 69

Answer 2

The median is 69. Cross out the lowest number with the highest until you end up with a number that can't be crossed out. For example, 60 and 72, 62 and 70, 65 and 70, leaving you with 69.