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Statistics: mean and median answer different questions

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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statistics.mean([1, 2, 100]) gives the arithmetic mean, while statistics.median([1, 2, 100]) gives 2. A large observation affects the two measures differently.

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statistics.mean([1, 2, 100]) gives the arithmetic mean, while statistics.median([1, 2, 100]) gives 2. A large observation affects the two measures differently. [1]

Before summarizing durations or prices, establish the question. Do not describe the median as a total divided by a count. Check input types too: an unsuitable or mixed dataset does not become reliable merely by calling a function.

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  1. [1] statistics — Mathematical statistics functions — Python 3.12.15 documentation ↗