what is the median of this set of data? 362, 187, 211, 298, 331, 250, 347, 199

Explanation:

Step1: Arrange data in ascending order

$187,199,211,250,298,331,347,362$

Step2: Determine position of median

Since $n = 8$ (even - numbered data set), median is average of $\frac{n}{2}$th and $(\frac{n}{2}+ 1)$th values. $\frac{n}{2}=\frac{8}{2}=4$ and $\frac{n}{2}+1 = 5$.

Step3: Calculate median

Median=$\frac{250 + 298}{2}=\frac{548}{2}=274$

Answer:

$274$