When you are looking at a group of data sets, why might it be that the mean would change, but the median would not? This is the data I happen to be working with, if it helps:
I. Mean = $50,410 Median = $50,000

II. Mean = $106,100 Median = $50,000

III. Mean= $55,090 Median = $50,000

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When you are looking at a group of data sets, why might it be that the mean would change, but the median would not? This is the data I happen to be working with, if it helps:
I.   Mean = $50,410		Median = $50,000 

II.  Mean = $106,100              Median = $50,000  

III. Mean= $55,090		Median = $50,000

amistre64 · Answer

what defines the median of a set?

anonymous · Answer

the median is the middle value

amistre64 · Answer

can 2 or more sets have the same middle value but differ in other values?

anonymous · Answer

yes they can

amistre64 · Answer

the mean depends on the sum of a set; sums differ depending on the numbers

the median depends on the position of a value ... positions can hold the same value.

anonymous · Answer

Ok that makes sense now.  Thanks for your help!

amistre64 · Answer

youre welocme