The median is the data value in the middle of the set
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Ordering a data set x1 ≤ x2 ≤ x3 ≤ ... ≤ xn from lowest to highest value, the median x˜ is the data point separating the upper half of the data values from the lower half.
If the size of the data set n is odd the median is the value at position p where
Formula for the median
p=n+12
x˜=xp
If n is even the median is the average of the values at positions p and p + 1 where
p=n2
x˜=xp+xp+12
If there are 2 data values in the middle the median is the mean of those 2 values.
True, cracking distillation is one process used to break hydrocarbons into smaller and more useful parts. This is achieved by using high temperatures and pressures with a catalyst. The most common catalyst used are the zeolites.
Solid is the slowest; it stays together, so the molecules don't move much. Liquid is the middle; it stays together for the most part, but it can move. Gas is the fastest; they can move all over the place!
