Which of the following is the median of the date set below? -6, 8, -4, 12, 1
A. 8
B. 1
C. -4
D. 12
The median of the data set is the number that falls in the middle position after arranging the numbers in the data set in the ascending order.
-6, -4, 1, 8, 12
There are 5 numbers in the given data set, therefore the median falls in the third position from either side. Inspecting the data set, 1 fall in the third position, which is the median for the given data set.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.