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 + ½

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value in a data set, which divides the data set into two equal parts. If there are an odd number of observations, the median will be located at the position (n + 1)/2 in the sorted data set, where n is the total number of observations. Therefore, the correct answer is C) (n + 1)/2.

For a Data Set with an Odd Number of Observations