Which of the following is true about the median? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is true about the median?
A. It can be computed for ordinal data.
B. It is based on all observations.
C. It is always greater than the mean.
D. It is affected by extreme values.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Median requires only ranking, so it is suitable for ordinal data.

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