Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
median-score
Noun
/ˈmiːdiən skɔːr/
Definition
The median score is the middle value in a list of scores, separating the higher half from the lower half.
Examples
- The median score of the class on the math test was 75, indicating that half the students scored below this value.
- In the survey results, the median score for customer satisfaction was 4 out of 5.
- When evaluating the performance of athletes, the median score often provides a clearer picture than the average.
Meaning
It represents the central tendency of a dataset, specifically used to analyze and summarize scores or measurements.
Synonyms
- Midpoint
- Average
- Middle score
