14 observations are 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 12, 13, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14 and 15.
What is the median of the given observations?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 12.
| Understanding/Application |
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Data in ascending order = 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15 Middle two terms (since there are even number of terms) = 12, 12 |
| Median = (12 + 12)/2 = 24/2 = 12 |