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What this question is testing
Objective: Data Analysis
Prompt focus: A data set consists of the values 4, 8, 8, 10, and 20. What is the median of the data set?
Why the correct answer works
8
With five ordered values, the middle (third) value is 8.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The values are already in order: 4, 8, 8, 10, 20. With five values, the median is the third value, which is 8.
Simple analogy
Think of data analysis like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.