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What is the median of the data?

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To find the median of the given data, we first need to list all the numbers in the data set. The numbers provided are:

  • Rows of dots: Representing data points but not providing numerical values.
  • The last row contains the numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Thus, the data set consists of the numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

To calculate the median, follow these steps:

  1. Arrange the numbers in ascending order (which they already are): \(2, 3, 4, 5, 6\)

  2. Count the total number of values: There are 5 values in total.

  3. Since 5 is an odd number, the median is the middle number in the ordered list. The middle number can be found by taking the position: \[ \text{Median position} = \frac{n + 1}{2} = \frac{5 + 1}{2} = 3 \]

  4. The 3rd number in the list \(2, 3, 4, 5, 6\) is 4.

Thus, the median of the data is \( \boxed{4} \).