Understanding the Median in Statistical Analysis

Hard Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Statistical Analysis

When analyzing a data set in a psychological study, researchers often utilize various statistical measures to make sense of their data and identify trends. One common measure is the median. Which of the following statements regarding the median is true?

The median is always equal to the mean.

The median is less affected by outliers than the mean.

The median can never be a value that appears in the data set.

The median is calculated by averaging the two middle values.

The median represents the most frequently occurring value in the data set.

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