Is it better to use median or average?

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Determine which is better to use: Median or Average
The average is the mean of a set of data.
The Median is the middle data in a set of data that is sorted in ascending or descending order.
In a set of data, there might be outliers and due to this, the average can deviate. This will not give an accurate result. While the median remains the same and gives a more realistic outcome.
Hence, it is better to use the median.

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