Finding the Median

Front

What is the median of the data set: 31, 43, 12, 25, 54, 18?

Back

28

Front

What is the median of the data set: 2, 4, 5, 7, 7?

Back

5

Front

The median is the __________________ number (after you put them in order).

Back

middle

Front

Can a data set have more than one median?

Back

False

Front

What is the median of the weights of 6 potatoes: 150, 129, 125, 133, 144, 105?

Back

131

Front

How do you find the median of a data set?

Back

Put the numbers in order and find the middle number.

Front

If there are two middle numbers in a data set, how do you find the median?

Back

Take the average of the two middle numbers.

Front

What is the median of the data set: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50?

Back

30

Front

What is the median of the data set: 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9?

Back

6

Front

What does it mean if the median is higher than the mean?

Back

It means that the data set has some lower values pulling the mean down.