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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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