Why can the median of a data set differ from

Cierra Woodard

Cierra Woodard

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2022-02-14

Why can the median of a data set differ from the mean?

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Jack Hobbs

Jack Hobbs

Beginner2022-02-15Added 14 answers

Data={1,3.95}
median =3
mean =1+3+953=33
Unless the data is SYMMETRIC, expect the mean and median to always be different.
Symmetric data: {1,3,5}
median=mean=3

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