Question

How do I find Q1 and Q3 in a problem?

Answer 1

My numbers are: 1, 4, 16, 19, 24, 28, 31, 32, 44, 57, 62, 76, 79, 83, 93, 99

Answer 2

Q1 and Q3 are basically the median of the upper and lower halves of the data set.
Can you find the median of the data set?

Answer 3

The median is 38

Answer 4

Good, so can you give me the lower half of the data set?

Answer 5

19

Answer 6

Lower half of the data set should have 8 numbers! :(

Answer 7

Oh I was giving what I thought the Q1 was.. I thought that is what you meant

Answer 8

so 1-32

Answer 9

Q1 is not 19.
Can you copy and paste the first half, please?

Answer 10

1, 4, 16, 19, 24, 28, 31, 32

Answer 11

Good! Now can you find the median of the first half?

Answer 12

21.5

Answer 13

Exactly!
Can you now do the same for the upper half?

Answer 14

Q1 is 21.5, and Q3?

Answer 15

77.5

Answer 16

Exactly, Q3 is 77.5. Well done! :)

Answer 17

perfect thank you... I'm trying to get ready and teach my daughter how to do this

Answer 18

Good, have a good session!