Which of the following defines the median?
A)sum of all values in a group
B)most frequently occurring value
C)average variability in a set of scores
D)midpoint in a set of scores

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The median is the midpoint in a set of scores. It is the value that separates the higher half of the scores from the lower half. It is not affected by extreme scores or outliers, and is a useful measure of central tendency when the data is skewed.

Which of the Following Defines the Median