Median Calculator
Calculate the median and quartiles of your dataset with detailed explanations. Perfect for students, researchers, and professionals working with statistical analysis.
Median Calculator
Calculate the median and quartiles of your dataset with detailed explanations
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About Median
• Median is the middle value when data is sorted
• For odd count: middle value
• For even count: average of two middle values
• Less affected by outliers than mean
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Understanding the Median
The median is a measure of central tendency that represents the middle value of a dataset when the values are arranged in ascending or descending order. Unlike the mean, the median is not affected by extreme outliers, making it a robust measure for skewed distributions.
Our calculator provides comprehensive median analysis including quartiles, interquartile range (IQR), and outlier detection. This gives you a complete understanding of your data's central tendency and spread.
The median is particularly useful in real-world scenarios where data may contain outliers, such as income distributions, housing prices, or test scores.
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When to Use the Median
Skewed Distributions
Use median when your data is not normally distributed or contains extreme outliers.
Ordinal Data
Median is appropriate for ordinal data where values have a natural order but not equal intervals.
Financial Data
Income, prices, and other financial metrics often use median due to outlier sensitivity.