SOLUTION: Half of the scores in any data set are below the A) first quartile B) midrange C) third quartile D) median E) fourth quartile

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Question 204966: Half of the scores in any data set are below the
A) first quartile B) midrange C) third quartile D) median E) fourth quartile

Answer by RAY100(1637)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Very good question
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A) First quartile, 25 % in 1st quartile, not half below.
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B) Mid range, defined as (largest no +smallest no) /2, may but not necessarily split the scores.
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C) Third Quartile, 3 x's 25% or 75% below , not half below
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D) Median, the middle number, so yes half below.
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E) Fourth Quartile, last 25 % in this quartile, 100 % below,,no
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