Without a graphing calculator, how do you find the median in a frequency distribution?

Question

I do not get to use a graphing calculator... so, with a regular calc. how would i find the median in a Frequency distribution chart?

i know how to when there is no freq. distribution chart, but with one i dont know how to find the median....

Answer 1

It would be in the center of the data on the frequency distribution chart.    Very similar to finding it when you just have the raw data listed in order.

Answer 2

If you have all the data before you, just find the center of your data.  That will be the median.  If you have an even number of data items, the median will be the average of the two items in the center.

Good luck!