Question

1. 21, 12, 17, 17, 8

the number of birds spotted by 5 people on a bird watching trip is shown above.
determine the median of the set of data.
a. 8 b. 13 c. 15 d. 17

Explanation:

Step1: Sort data from smallest to largest

$8, 12, 17, 17, 21$

Step2: Find middle value (n=5, position 3)

The 3rd value is $17$

Answer:

D. 17