Median

147. Median

Middle value in a set of values when they are arranged in ascending or descending order

Example

Odd Number of Values

[1, 2, 3]

Step 1: Arrange the Data in Ascending Order

[1, 2, 3]

Step 2: Identify the Median

Median = 2

Even Number of Values

[1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 1: Arrange the Data in Ascending Order

[1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 2: Identify the Median

Median = \frac{2 + 3}{2} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5