Question

What is the median for the following set of scores? 2, 6, 2, 11, 14

Select one:
a. 2
b. 8.5
c. 6
d. 4

Answer 1

median = 6

Explanation:

In order to find the median, rearrange the data from least to greatest, and select the middle number.

2, 6, 2, 11, 14

2, 2, 6, 11, 14

Now choose the middle number. The middle number is 6.

Answer 2

c

Explanation:

the median is the middle value of the data set , arranged in ascending order ( smallest to largest )

If there is no exact middle then it is the average of the values on either side of the ' middle'

arrange the data in ascending order

2 , 2 , 6 , 11 , 14

↑ middle value

median = 6