For a data set with an odd number of observations that have been sorted or arrayed from smallest to largest values,where is the median located?
A)n
B)n/2
C)(n + 1)/2
D)n + ½

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value of the data set. For an odd number of observations, there is an exact middle value, which is located at position (n + 1)/2, where n is the total number of observations. Choosing answer option C, (n + 1)/2, gives the correct calculation for the position of the median.

For a Data Set with an Odd Number of Observations