Frequency tables: find the median
List the values in order, using each as many times as its count says. Find the middle one.
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A teacher asked each student how many books they read this month. Results: 0 books: 4 students; 1 book: 5 students; 2 books: 1 student; 3 books: 3 students. What is the median?
Answer: 1
A survey asked each family how many pets they have. Results: 1 pet: 2 families; 2 pets: 4 families; 3 pets: 2 families; 4 pets: 4 families. What is the median?
Answer: 2.5
A survey asked each family how many pets they have. Results: 2 pets: 2 families; 3 pets: 3 families; 4 pets: 5 families; 5 pets: 3 families. What is the median?
Answer: 4
Tip: List the values in order, using each as many times as its count says. Find the middle one.
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