Question

read the methods & meanings box for this lesson and review the information about how to determine the median of a data set. what is the median for andy’s test scores: 76, 84, 93, 67, 82, 87, and 76?

Explanation:

Step1: Order the data set

First, we need to arrange the test scores in ascending order. The scores are 76, 84, 93, 67, 82, 87, 76. After sorting them: 67, 76, 76, 82, 84, 87, 93.

Step2: Find the middle value

Since there are 7 data points (an odd number), the median is the middle value, which is the 4th value in the ordered list.

Answer:

82