What Is the Median for the Population of Scores Shown $\begin{array}{cc}X & f \\\hline 5 & 1 \\4 & 2 \\3 & 3 \\2 & 4 \\1 & 2\end{array}$

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the median for the population of scores shown in the frequency distribution table? $\begin{array}{cc}X & f \\\hline 5 & 1 \\4 & 2 \\3 & 3 \\2 & 4 \\1 & 2\end{array}$

• A) \( 2.5 \)
• B) 3
• C) \( 3.5 \)
• D) 4

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