When a sample has an odd number of observations, the median is the: A)observation in the center of the data array. B)average of the two observations in the center of the data array. C)value of the most frequent observation. D)average of Q₁ and Q₃.

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The median is the observation in the center of the data array when the sample has an odd number of observations. It represents the value that separates the top 50% from the bottom 50% of the data.

When a Sample Has an Odd Number of Observations, the Median