Quantitative Methods - Unit 1 > Averages
 
 

Finding the Mean, Median and Mode From a Grouped Frequency Table
 

Worked example

Find the mean, median and mode from this frequency table.

Time Spent On Internet (£ per week)

Frequency (f)

Midpoint (x)

f × x

0 -

2

2.5

5

5 -

5

7.5

37.5

10 -

9

12.5

112.5

15 -

4

17.5

70

 

Sf = 20

 

Sfx = 225

  • The Mean

    Sfx

     = 

    225

     = 

    £11.20

    Sf

    20


  • The median is £12.50 (the 10th/11th value).

  • The mode is £12.50 (the most common).