The median
Example: Median represents middle value in an ordered data set
Definition
"The median" is the middle value in an ordered data set that separates the higher half from the lower half. It is a measure of central tendency commonly used in research to represent the central point of a distribution, especially when data is skewed.
Etymology
The term "the median" originates from the Latin word 'medianus,' meaning 'in the middle.' It was adopted into English in the early 17th century to describe something situated in the middle or center, which fits perfectly with its use in statistics as the middle value.
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"The median" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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