Question

find the median of this data set: 78, 61, 68, 72, 75, 74

Explanation:

Step1: Sort the data set

61, 68, 72, 74, 75, 78

Step2: Find middle values

Positions 3 and 4: 72 and 74

Step3: Calculate average of mid values

$\frac{72 + 74}{2} = 73$

Answer:

73