median
Pronunciación: [ˈmiː.di.ən]
Palabra
Contexto: «mathematics»
(noun) the median is the middle number in a list of numbers when they are arranged in order. If you have a group of numbers, the median helps you find the point where half of them are smaller and half are larger.
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In the list of ages 5, 10, and 15, the median age is 10.
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In a list of 2, 4, and 8, the median is not 4 because 4 is not the middle number.
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What is the median of the following numbers: 3, 7, and 9?
Contexto: «statistics»
(noun) the median is a way to understand data by showing the middle point. It is often used to see what is typical in a group of numbers, especially if some numbers are very large or very small.
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The median income helps us see what most people earn, without being affected by very high salaries.
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Using the average instead of the median can give a wrong idea, especially if there are very few high incomes.
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How does the median compare to the average in this data set?
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