The median of the given data is:7, 5, 2, 3, 6, 9, 1

The correct answer is Option (2) → 5

The median is the middle value once the data are arranged in order. For an odd number of values \(n\), it is the \(\frac{n+1}{2}\)th value.

• In order: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9

• \(n=7\), so the median is the \(\frac{7+1}{2}=4\)th value

• The 4th value is 5

Tip: The middle value of the list as printed is 3 (Option 1); the median comes only after the data are put in order.