Median

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What is the median?

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The median is the middle value in a set of numbers when they are arranged in order.

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How do you find the median in an odd set of numbers?

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To find the median in an odd set, arrange the numbers in order and select the middle number.

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How do you find the median in an even set of numbers?

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To find the median in an even set, arrange the numbers in order and calculate the average of the two middle numbers.

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What is the median of the set {3, 1, 4, 2, 5}?

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The median is 3.

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What is the median of the set {10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60}?

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The median is (30 + 40) / 2 = 35.

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If the set of numbers is {7, 9, 5, 3, 1}, what is the median?

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The median is 5.

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What happens to the median if a new number is added to the set?

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The median may change depending on the value of the new number and its position in the ordered set.

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Is the median affected by extreme values (outliers)?

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No, the median is not affected by outliers, unlike the mean.

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What is the median of the set {8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20}?

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The median is (14 + 16) / 2 = 15.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How can you check if you calculated the median correctly?

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Rearrange the numbers in order and ensure you have selected the correct middle value or average.

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