Question 4
Tools of Economic AnalysisUse the table below to answer questions 3 and 4.
Scores (X): 0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Frequency (f): 7, 11, 6, 7, 7, 4, 3
The median is
- A.2
- B.3
- C.4
- D.5
- E.6
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (4)
Explanation
There are 45 scores, so the median is the 23rd; cumulative frequencies are 7, 18, 24 …, so the 23rd score is 4.