The output below displays the mean and median for the state high school dropout rates in year 1 and in year 5. $$\begin{array} { l r r }
& \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 5 } \
\text { N } & 51 & 51 \
\text { MEAN } & 28.94 & 26.53 \
\text { MEDIAN } & 27.78 & 25.64
\end{array}$$ Interpret the year 5 median dropout rate of 25.64.
A) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate below 25.64%.
B) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate of 25.64%.
C) Most of the 51 states had a dropout rate close to 25.64%.
D) The most frequently observed dropout rate of the 51 states was 25.64%.

Question

The output below displays the mean and median for the state high school dropout rates in year 1 and in year 5. $$\begin{array} { l r r } 
& \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 5 } \
\text { N } & 51 & 51 \
\text { MEAN } & 28.94 & 26.53 \
\text { MEDIAN } & 27.78 & 25.64
\end{array}$$ Interpret the year 5 median dropout rate of 25.64.
A) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate below 25.64%.
B) Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate of 25.64%.
C) Most of the 51 states had a dropout rate close to 25.64%.
D) The most frequently observed dropout rate of the 51 states was 25.64%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Half of the 51 states had a dropout rate below 25.64%.

The Output Below Displays the Mean and Median for the State