Question

1. what does the median represent in a data set?

a. the average value of all data points
b. the most frequent value
c. the difference between the highest and lowest values
d. the middle value when the data set is ordered

Explanation:

The median is defined as the middle value when a data set is ordered from smallest to largest (or vice - versa).

• Option a: The average value of all data points is the mean, not the median.
• Option b: The most frequent value is the mode.
• Option c: The difference between the highest and lowest values is the range.

Answer:

d. The middle value when the data set is ordered