Question

the first step in calculating the median of a discrete variable is to determine the

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Median for Discrete Series

The first step for calculation of median here also involves arranging the data in ascending or descending order. This is followed by conversion of simple frequencies into cumulative frequencies.

Answer 2

The Median is the mid-value of the given observations arranged in some specific order.

• The first step in calculating the median of a discrete variable is to determine whether the observations are in ascending or descending order or not.
• The next step is to find the mid-value by observing (N+1)/2th term if N is odd.
• If N is even then the mid-value of (N/2)th and (N+1)/2th term is taken as the median.

Hence, the first step in calculating the median of a discrete variable is to determine whether the observations are in ascending or descending order or not.