Data: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Then 100 is added to the data set.
What happens to the median?
- A
Decreases
- B
Stays at 7
- Ccheck_circle
Increases slightly (from 7 to 7.5)
- D
Increases dramatically
Explanation
With n=5 median was 7. With n=6 median = (7+8)/2 = 7.5. Median is resistant — small change.