PRC-2 · Chapter 8 · Question 43 of 60
What is the median of the following ungrouped dataset featuring an even number of observations: 14, 18, 22, 26?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 20
Explanation
For an even number of observations sorted in ascending order, the median is strictly the arithmetic average of the two central values. Here, (18 + 22) / 2 = 40 / 2 = 20.
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