When the index point, i, is not a whole number, round i up to the next highest whole number to find the position of the median in a sorted data set.

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When calculating the position of the median in a sorted dataset and the index point (i) is not a whole number, rounding i up to the next highest whole number ensures that you select an actual position in the dataset, as positions can only be whole numbers.

When the Index Point, I, Is Not a Whole Number