Here’s how to find the median in steps, with examples:
Data: 3, 1, 5
Step 1: Order the numbers → 1, 3, 5
Step 2: Count = 3 (odd)
Step 3: Middle number = 3
Median = 3
Data: 7, 2, 4, 10
Step 1: Order the numbers → 2, 4, 7, 10
Step 2: Count = 4 (even)
Step 3: Two middle numbers = 4 and 7
Step 4: Average = (4 + 7) ÷ 2 = 5.5
Median = 5.5
