The median is the middle value. Together with the range, averages are used to summarise data. The most appropriate average to use depends on the data values, and what conclusions need to be made.

An animated guide to mean, median and mode. The Clappy Boys need to have the right average age to be accepted for a recording contract. This clip demonstrates that the different types of average can ...

Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist who frequently writes for Discover Magazine, covering scientific studies on topics like neuroscience, insects, and microbes. View Full Profile. Averages ...