Question

What is median?

the sum of values in a set of data multiplied by the number of values in the set
the sum of values in a set of data divided by the number of values in the set
the middle value in a data set when the values are put in order
the value that occurs most often in a data set

Answer 1

Answer: Choice C

the middle value in a data set when the values are put in order

For example, the set {3,1,2} sorts to {1,2,3} where the median is 2.

Another example: The set {1,2,3,4} has 2 and 3 tied for the middle most position. The midpoint is (2+3)/2 = 5/2 = 2.5 which is the median.