PRC-2 · Chapter 8 · Question 49 of 60
What is the median of the following ungrouped dataset containing an even number of observations: 12, 16, 24, 30?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 20
Explanation
For an even number of sequentially ordered observations, the median is the arithmetic average of the two central values. Here, (16 + 24) / 2 = 40 / 2 = 20.
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