Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 8
Data Sets and Distributions
Lesson 13: Median
Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.
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Definition--Measures of Central Tendency--Median of an Odd Data Set | Median of an Odd Data SetTopicStatistics DefinitionThe median of an odd data set is one of the terms in the data set. DescriptionThe Median is the middle term of a data set. If the data set consists of an odd number of terms, no matter how many terms there are, the Median will be the middle term of that set. In mathematics education, understanding median of an odd data set is crucial as it lays the foundation for more advanced statistical concepts. It allows students to grasp the significance of data analysis and interpretation. In classes, students often perform exercises calculating the mean of sets, which enhances their understanding of averaging techniques. |
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Definition--Measures of Central Tendency--Median of an Even Data Set | Median of an Even Data SetTopicStatistics DefinitionThe median of an even data set is the mean of two of the terms. DescriptionThe Median is the middle term of a data set. If the data set consists of an even number of terms, then the Median won't be one of ther terms in the set. In such a case the Median is the Mean of the two middle terms. |
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Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--Measures of Central Tendency--Median | Description
In this drag-and-drop game, have students practice their skills at calculating the median of a data set. This game generates thousands of different combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide. |
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Closed Captioned Video: Median of a Data List | Closed Captioned Video: Median of a Data List
In this TI Nspire tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Calculator windows are used to find the median of a data list. This video supports the TI-Nspire Clickpad and Touchpad. This Mini-Tutorial Video includes a worksheet. . |
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Video Transcript: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Finding the Median of a Data List | Video Transcript: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Finding the Median of a Data List
This is the transcript for the TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial entitled, Finding the Median of a Data List. This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on using the TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. |
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Closed Captioned Video: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set | Closed Captioned Video: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set
In this video tutorial students learn how to calculate the mode of a data set, as well as how the mode differs from the mean and median.Includes three real-world examples. |
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Closed Captioned Video: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set | Closed Captioned Video: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set
In this video tutorial students learn how to find the median of a data set. The mean is also calculated so that students can learn similarities and differences between these two measures of central tendency. Includes three real-world examples. |
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Video Transcript: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set | Video Transcript: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set
This is the transcript for the video entitled, "Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set." This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on Measures of Central Tendency. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. |
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Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set | Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set
This is part of a collection of video tutorials on the topic of Measures of Central Tendency. |
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Video Transcript: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set | Video Transcript: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set
This is the transcript for the video entitled, "Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set." This is part of a collection of video transcripts for the video tutorial series on Measures of Central Tendency. To see the complete collection of transcripts, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Video Transcript LibraryTo see the complete collection of video transcriptsy, click on this link. |
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Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set | Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set
This is part of a collection of video tutorials on the topic of Measures of Central Tendency. |
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Quizlet Flash Cards: Finding the Median of a Data Set 1 | Description This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set. Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards. Related ResourcesTo see other resources related to this topic, click on the Resources tab above. Quizlet LibraryTo see the complete Quizlet Flash Card Library, click on this Link to see the collection. |
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Quizlet Flash Cards: Finding the Median of a Data Set 2 | Description This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set. Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards. Related ResourcesTo see other resources related to this topic, click on the Resources tab above. Quizlet LibraryTo see the complete Quizlet Flash Card Library, click on this Link to see the collection. |
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Quizlet Flash Cards: Finding the Median of a Data Set 3 | Description This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set. Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards. Related ResourcesTo see other resources related to this topic, click on the Resources tab above. Quizlet LibraryTo see the complete Quizlet Flash Card Library, click on this Link to see the collection. |
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Quizlet Flash Cards: Finding the Median of a Data Set 4 | Description This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set. Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards. Related ResourcesTo see other resources related to this topic, click on the Resources tab above. Quizlet LibraryTo see the complete Quizlet Flash Card Library, click on this Link to see the collection. |
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Quizlet Flash Cards: Finding the Median of a Data Set 5 | Description This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set. Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards. Related ResourcesTo see other resources related to this topic, click on the Resources tab above. Quizlet LibraryTo see the complete Quizlet Flash Card Library, click on this Link to see the collection. |
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Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Finding the Median of a Data List | Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Finding the Median of a Data List
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 01 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 01
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 02 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 02
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 03 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 03
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 04 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 04
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 05 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 05
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 06 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 06
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 07 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 07
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 08 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 08
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 09 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 09
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 10 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 10
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 11 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 11
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 12 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 12
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 13 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 13
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 14 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 14
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 15 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 15
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 16 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 16
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 17 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 17
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 18 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 18
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 19 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 19
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 20 | Worksheet: Finding the Median, Set 20
This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the topic of finding the median. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.Related ResourcesTo see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab.Worksheet LibraryTo see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this episode of Algebra Applications, two real-world explorations are developed: Biology. Analyzing statistics from honey bee production allows for a mathematical analysis of the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder. Geology. Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river??s motion are explained. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 2: Honey Production | Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Variables and Equations, Segment 2: Honey Production
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Honey bees not only produce a tasty treat, they also help pollinate flowering plants that provide much of the food throughout the world. So, when in 2006 bee colonies started dying out, scientists recognized a serious problem. Analyzing statistics from honey bee production allows for a mathematical analysis of the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 1 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 1TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the median of a set of numbers: 14, 35, 37, 28, 38, 28, 14, 12. The process involves arranging the numbers in ascending order and identifying the middle value. In this case, with an even number of terms, the median is calculated by finding the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 28. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 2 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 2TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 3, 50, 43, 18, 14, 8, 38, 47. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 28. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 3 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 3TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 48, -6, -6, 28, 2, -37, -36, -34. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -6. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 4 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 4TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 13, -20, 4, -4, -43, 46, -17, -19. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -10/5 or -2. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 5 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 5TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the median of the following set of numbers: 49, 3, 27, 46, 7, 32, 21, 33, 33. The process involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. In this case, with an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which is 32. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 6 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 6TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 15, 24, -6, -16, 50, 12, -50, 43, 35. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which in this case is 15. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 7 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 7TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 23, 30, 9, 34, 13, 40, 26, 30, 45, 36. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 30. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 8 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 8TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the median of the following set of numbers: 50, 14, 47, 43, 25, 10, 18, 21, 20, 19. The process involves arranging the numbers in ascending order and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 20.5. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 9 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 9TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 13, -3, 23, -20, -14, -32, -31, -21, 36, -14. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -14. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 10 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 10TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 6, -19, 38, 47, 46, -46, 15, 10, 24, 16. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 15.5. |
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Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 11 | Math Example--Measures of Central Tendency--Median: Example 11TopicMeasures of Central Tendency DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 50, 41, 30, 30, 47, 31, 45, 12, 6, 14, 39. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which is 31. |
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