5,12,5,16,4,11,21,32,41,50,13,10,9,1,17,28,6 In this data set, 12 is most accuratley described as the _________.
MATHEMATICS
SAT 2021
5,12,5,16,4,11,21,32,41,50,13,10,9,1,17,28,6 In this data set, 12 is most accuratley described as the _________.
- A. Mean
- B. Mode
- C. Mean, Median, and Mode
- D. Median
Correct Answer: D. Median
Explanation
The median in a data set is the number that lies directly in the middle. To determine the median, first list the numbers in ascending order: 1,4,5,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,16,17,21,28,32,41,50 Then, count in from both sides to find the number that lies directly in the middle. Therefore the correct answer is median.
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