Median is the middle number in a set of numbers that is arranged in order from least to greatest. It shows the value that lies in the center of the data set.
Always make sure the numbers are in order before finding the median.
To find the median, organize the numbers from least to greatest and find the number in the middle. If there is no single middle number, find the average of the two middle numbers.
When there are two middle numbers, the median might be a whole number or a decimal.
The median is helpful when you want to know the center of a data set, especially when very large or very small numbers might make the mean less accurate.
The median helps show the "typical" number in a group, even when one number is much higher or lower than the rest.
The median is used in real life to find middle values, such as typical house prices, average incomes, or test results.
Median helps avoid being influenced by extremely high or low numbers when making decisions.
When finding the median, always ask yourself: Did I put the numbers in order? Do I have one middle number or two?
If you can explain how you found the median, you understand the concept well.