A Sample of Single Persons Receiving Social Security Payments Revealed

question 184

Multiple Choice

A sample of single persons receiving social security payments revealed these monthly benefits: $826, $699, $1,087, $880, $839 and $965. How many observations are below the median?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Resolution

The process of reducing or separating something into its components or the clarity and detail of an image.

Field Diameter

The apparent size of an area visible through the microscope lens, often measured in millimeters or micrometers.

Millimeters

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter.

Iris Diaphragm

A thin, adjustable circular structure in optical devices or the eye that controls the amount of light passing through by changing its size.