Question

Comment on the applicability of the median.

(Hint: From their merits and demerits).

Answer 1

1. Median is not affected by the extreme values of the series.
2. To find the median, only the middle values and their units are needed.
3. The median can also be determined from the graphical representation of data.
4. The median value is always certain in a series.
5. The median value is a real value.