This document discusses how to calculate the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. [1] The median is the middle-most value of a data set arranged in ascending or descending order. [2] For ungrouped (raw) data with an odd number of observations, the median is the middle number; for an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers. [3] For grouped data, the median formula is: Median = l + [(N/2 – cf)/f] × h, where l is the lower limit of the median class, N is the total frequency, cf is the cumulative frequency before the median class, f is the frequency of the median class, and
This document discusses how to calculate the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. [1] The median is the middle-most value of a data set arranged in ascending or descending order. [2] For ungrouped (raw) data with an odd number of observations, the median is the middle number; for an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers. [3] For grouped data, the median formula is: Median = l + [(N/2 – cf)/f] × h, where l is the lower limit of the median class, N is the total frequency, cf is the cumulative frequency before the median class, f is the frequency of the median class, and
This document discusses how to calculate the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. [1] The median is the middle-most value of a data set arranged in ascending or descending order. [2] For ungrouped (raw) data with an odd number of observations, the median is the middle number; for an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers. [3] For grouped data, the median formula is: Median = l + [(N/2 – cf)/f] × h, where l is the lower limit of the median class, N is the total frequency, cf is the cumulative frequency before the median class, f is the frequency of the median class, and
This document discusses how to calculate the median of both ungrouped and grouped data. [1] The median is the middle-most value of a data set arranged in ascending or descending order. [2] For ungrouped (raw) data with an odd number of observations, the median is the middle number; for an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers. [3] For grouped data, the median formula is: Median = l + [(N/2 – cf)/f] × h, where l is the lower limit of the median class, N is the total frequency, cf is the cumulative frequency before the median class, f is the frequency of the median class, and
BY: Solielriego GOOD DAY, CLASSMATE! Ready for study today? WHAT IS MEDIAN? Median is one of the measures of central tendency in statistics which gives the value of the middle-most observation in the data. We can calculate the median for different types of data such as ungrouped data and grouped data using relevant formulas.
Grouped data is the data that is categorized into groups after its collection. The raw data can be categorized into various groups using a frequency table.
Ungrouped data, which is also called raw data, is the data that has not been placed in any group or category after its collection. Data is in the form of numbers or characteristics; therefore, the data that has not been put in any type is ungrouped. HOW TO CALCULATE THE MEDIAN? To find the median, place all the numbers in ascending order and find the middle.
Example 1: Find the Median of 14, 63 and 55 solution: Put them in ascending order: 14, 55, 63 The middle number is 55, so the median is 55. HOW TO FIND MEDIAN OF UNGROUPED DATA For ungrouped data, we can find the median of numbers by considering the number of observations. Let’s learn what is the formula of the median for a set of data values.
WHEN THE NUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS
IS ODD: First, arrange the data values in ascending order or descending order. Example 1: The Clintons drove through 7 states in their winter holidays, and the petrol prices were different from state to state. Find the median of these petrol prices. $1.59, $1.31, $1.96, $3.09, $1.64, $1.55, $2.61 Solution: Order the given data from smallest to greatest is given by: $1.31, $1.55, $1.59, $1.64, $1.96, $2.61, $3.09 Here, the number of values = 7 (odd) Median = [(n + 1)/2]th observation =[(7 + 1)/2]th observation = 4th observation = $1.64 Therefore, the median petrol price is $1.64.
WHEN THE NUMBER OF OBSERVATIONS
IS EVEN: Example 2: The points scored by a Kabaddi team in a series of matches are as follows: 17, 2, 7, 27, 15, 5, 14, 8, 10, 24, 48, 10, 8, 7, 18, 28 Find the median of the points scored by the team. Solution: Arranging the points scored by the team in ascending order, we get; 2, 5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 24, 27, 28, 4 Number of observations = n = 16 n/2 = 16/2 = 8 (n/2) + 1 = (16/2) + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9 Here, the median will be the average of 8th and 9th observations. Median = (10 + 14)/2 = 24/2 = 12 Hence, the median of the points scored by the Kabaddi team is 12.
HOW TO FIND MEDIAN OF GROUPED
DATA The formula to find the median of given frequency distribution, i.e., for grouped data is: Median = l + [(N/2 – cf)/f] × h Here, l = Lower limit of the median class N = Sum of frequencies cf = Cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class f = Frequency of median class h = Class height Now, go through the below-solved problem to know how to apply the formula to find the median from a frequency table. EXAMPLE ON MEDIAN OF GROUPED DATA Example 1: A survey on the heights (in cm) of 50 girls of class X was conducted at a school and the following data was obtained:
120- 120- 130- 140- 150- 160-
Total 130 130 140 150 160 170
Numbe r of 2 8 12 20 8 50 girls Solution: To find the median, we need cumulative frequencies. Consider the table: Class Intervals No. of girls (fi) Cumulative frequency (c)
120-130 2 8
130-140 8 2 + 8 = 10
140-150 12 10 + 12 = 22
150-160 20 22 + 20 = 42
160-170 8 42 + 8 = 50 n = 50, n/2 = 25 Median class = 150 - 160 l = 150, c = 22, f = 20, h = 10 Median = l + [(n/2−c)/f] × h = 150 + [((50/2) - 22)/20] × 10 = 150 + 1.5 = 151.5 Therefore, the Median = 151.5. THANK YOU! See you in the next study session.
