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A variate $\mathrm{X}$ takes values $3,7,5,4,3,2,10$. What is the median?
MathematicsStatisticsNDANDA 2012 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A $-2$
  • B 4
  • C 7
  • D 9
Solution:
2017 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4
First we arrange the data in ascending order $2,2,3,3,4,5,7,9,10$
Since number of observation is odd
$:$ median $=\left(\frac{9+1}{2}\right)^{\mathrm{th}}$ observation $=5$ th observation

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