The Midpoint or Number That Divides a Series of Values

question 5

Multiple Choice

The midpoint or number that divides a series of values into two groups of equal numbers of values is referred to as the

• A) mean.
• B) mode.
• C) median.
• D) percentage.

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Definitions:

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