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tag: 07Y2E7P9NP
kind: concept
name: Median
msc: ["60E05"]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q226995
  wikipedia: Median
---

## Summary

A median of a distribution, or of a data set, is a value that splits it into two halves.
At least half of the probability is at or below the value, and at least half is at or above it.
The node [[median|08W2CW8PKW]] gives the precise definition for random variables.