Can the Median Value Be the Same as the Average

question 60

Multiple Choice

Can the median value be the same as the average value?

• A)Yes, because median and average are two names for the same thing.
• B)Yes, because sometimes they will just happen to be the same value.
• C)No, because the median value is always higher than the average value.
• D)No, because they are determined by two completely different methods.
• E)No, because the two terms don't mean the same thing.

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