median
Type
function
Summary
Returns the median (middle number) of a list of numbers.
Syntax
median(<numbersList>)
Description
Use the median function to find the value that best represents a group of values.
If the number of items in the numbersList is odd, the median function returns the middle value of the list when it is sorted in numeric order. If the number of items is even, the median function takes the two middle values and averages them to produce the median.
If the list consists of fewer than three numbers, or if the numbers are evenly distributed, the median is equal to the average.
If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
numbersList | A comma-separated list of numbers, or an expression that evaluates to such a list, or an array containing only numbers. |
Examples
median(6,22,8) -- returns 8
put median(incomeLevels) into field "2001 Median Income"
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | The median function returns a number. |
Related
control structure: function
function: average, standardDeviation, value
glossary: return, value, math operation
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.1
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile