The median of a sample will always equal the
A) (Q1 + Q3)/2.
B) Q4/2.
C) 50th percentile.
D) (smallest value + largest value)/2.

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The median is defined as the middle value in a set of data, which means that 50% of the data is below the median and 50% is above it. Therefore, the median will always be equal to the 50th percentile. Choices A, B, and D rely on specific quartiles or values, which may not always be representative of the middle value in a set of data.

The Median of a Sample Will Always Equal the