1. What is Median?

The median is the middle value in a sorted list of numbers. Unlike the mean (average), it's not affected by extremely high or low values, making it a robust measure of central tendency.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator follows these steps:

Process:

1. Input numbers are separated by commas
2. Non-numeric values are filtered out
3. Remaining numbers are sorted
4. Middle value(s) are identified
5. Median is calculated based on count

3. Importance of Median

Details: The median is particularly useful when dealing with skewed distributions or datasets with outliers, as it provides a better central value than the mean in these cases.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter numbers separated by commas (e.g., 5, 2, 9, 1, 7). The calculator will ignore any non-numeric values and calculate the median of the valid numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between median and mean?
A: Mean is the average (sum divided by count), while median is the middle value. Median is less affected by outliers.

Q2: When should I use median instead of mean?
A: Use median when your data has outliers or is skewed (e.g., income data, house prices).

Q3: What if I enter an even number of values?
A: The calculator will average the two middle numbers to find the median.

Q4: Can I enter decimal numbers?
A: Yes, the calculator handles both integers and decimal numbers.

Q5: What happens if I enter non-numeric values?
A: Non-numeric values will be ignored in the calculation.