Median Calculator
Calculate the median value from a set of numbers
Enter numbers separated by commas. Invalid values will be ignored.
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About the Median
The median is the middle value in a dataset when the numbers are arranged in order. It's a measure of central tendency that is less affected by extreme values (outliers) compared to the mean.
How to Calculate Median
- Step 1: Sort the numbers in ascending order
- Step 2 (Odd count): The median is the middle number
- Step 2 (Even count): The median is the average of the two middle numbers
Median vs Mean
The median is preferred over the mean when dealing with skewed distributions or data with outliers. For example, in income data, the median better represents the "typical" value because extreme high incomes don't skew it as much as they would the mean.
Example
- Dataset: 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Count: 7 (odd)
- Median: 6 (the 4th value, middle position)
Note: This calculator automatically filters out non-numeric values. Ensure your data is entered correctly for accurate results. The median is a robust statistic but should be considered alongside other measures for complete data analysis.