Finding the Median and Average

The video tutorial explains how to find the median of points scored by Steph Curry in his last six games. It begins by ordering the scores from least to greatest, then identifies the middle numbers. Since there are two middle numbers, the tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the median by averaging these two numbers, resulting in a median score of 29.5.

What is the main objective of the problem discussed in the video?

• To calculate the total points scored by Steph Curry

• To find the average score of Steph Curry's games

• To determine the median score of Steph Curry's games

• To list all the scores in descending order

What is the first step in finding the median of a set of numbers?

• Subtract the smallest number from the largest

• Arrange the numbers in ascending order

• Find the highest number

• Add all the numbers together

Which of the following is the correct order of scores from least to greatest?

• 24, 27, 28, 31, 35, 41

• 41, 35, 31, 28, 27, 24

• 35, 41, 24, 27, 28, 31

• 27, 24, 31, 28, 41, 35

What is the first number in the ordered list of scores?

• 24

• 31

• 28

• 27

What is the last number in the ordered list of scores?

• 41

• 35

• 28

• 31

What should you do after arranging the numbers in order to find the median?

• Multiply all numbers together

• Subtract the smallest number from the largest

• Add the first and last numbers

• Find the number in the middle

What are the two middle numbers in the ordered list of scores?

• 28 and 31

• 35 and 41

• 24 and 27

• 31 and 35

What is the purpose of crossing off the least and greatest numbers?

• To eliminate errors

• To simplify the list

• To find the average

• To identify the middle number

If there is an even number of scores, how do you find the median?

• Find the average of the two middle numbers

• Choose the largest number

• Select any two numbers and average them

• Choose the smallest number

How do you calculate the average of two numbers?

• Add them together and divide by 2

• Subtract the smaller from the larger

• Multiply them together

• Add them together and divide by 3