If there are an odd number of observations in a set of ungrouped data that have been arrayed from low to high or vice versa, where is the median located?
A) n
B) n/2
C) (n + 1)/2
D) n + 1/2

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The median is the middle observation when the data is arranged in order. If there are an odd number of observations, there will be one observation in the middle. To find the position of the median, we add 1 to the number of observations (n) and divide by 2. Therefore, the median is located at position (n + 1)/2.

If There Are an Odd Number of Observations in a Set