Finding the Median

Finding the Median

11th Grade · Math · 60 min

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Learning Objective

I can determine the median of a data set and explain its significance.

  • 1

    The median is a measure of central tendency that represents the middle value of a data set.

  • 2

    To find the median, first put the data in order from least to greatest, then find the middle value.

  • 3

    If there is an even number of values, find the mean of the two middle numbers to determine the median.