Question

determine whether the statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning.
i scored in the 50th percentile on a standardized test, so my score is the median.
choose the correct answer below.
o a. the statement does make sense because the median, or second quartile, is the 50th percentile.
o b. the statement does not make sense because the median, or first quartile, is the 25th percentile.
o c. the statement does not make sense because the median, or third quartile, is the 75th percentile.
o d. the statement does not make sense because a score in the 50th percentile is the standard deviation

Explanation:

The 50th percentile is the median. The first quartile (Q1) is the 25th percentile, the second quartile (Q2) is the 50th percentile (median), and the third quartile (Q3) is the 75th percentile. Percentiles and quartiles are measures of position, not related to standard deviation.

Answer:

A. The statement does not make sense because the median, or second quartile, is the 50th percentile.