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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value in a sorted data set. For a data set with an odd number of observations, there will always be one middle value. The position of the middle value in the sorted data set can be found by dividing the total number of observations (n) by 2 and adding 1/2, which gives the formula (n + 1)/2. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

For a Data Set with an Odd Number of Observations