If a Data Set Has an Even Number of Observations

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a data set has an even number of observations, the median

• A) cannot be determined.
• B) is the average value of the two middle items.
• C) must be equal to the mean.
• D) is the average value of the two middle items when all items are arranged in ascending order.

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