Understanding the Median

What is the primary purpose of finding the median in a dataset?

• To calculate the sum of all values

• To determine the middle value in an ordered dataset

• To identify the most frequently occurring value

• To find the average of all values

When calculating the median for an even number of values, what is the correct approach?

• Select the highest value

• Average the two middle values

• Choose the lowest value

• Select any random value

In the example of exam scores, what was the median value?

• 60

• 58.5

• 55

• 62

How is the median determined in a dataset with an odd number of values?

• By selecting the lowest value

• By choosing the highest value

• By selecting the middle value

• By averaging the first and last values

In the example of heights, what was the median value?

• 192

• 170

• 180

• 160