Question

the median of 5, 7, 2, 9, 8 is: 1 point 5 7 8 6

Explanation:

Step1: Arrange the numbers in order

First, we need to arrange the given numbers \(5, 7, 2, 9, 8\) in ascending order. When we do that, we get \(2, 5, 7, 8, 9\).

Step2: Find the middle number

Since there are 5 numbers (an odd number of observations), the median is the middle number. The middle position in a set of 5 numbers is the 3rd number (because \(\frac{5 + 1}{2}=3\)). Looking at the ordered set \(2, 5, 7, 8, 9\), the 3rd number is \(7\).

Answer:

7 (corresponding to the option with "7")