Python/maths/average_median.py
PatOnTheBack 1c9d995b9e Implement Three New Algorithms (#948)
* Create average_median.py

I created a program to calculate the median of a list of numbers.

* Changed Odd to Even in String

* Create decimal_to_binary.py

- Added 'conversions' folder.
- Created a decimal to binary converter.

* Implemented Decimal to Octal Algorithm

- I created a decimal to octal converter based on the converter in the TheAlgorithms/Python project.
- I added two newlines to make the output of decimal_to_binary.py better.
2019-07-05 14:06:48 +05:30

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"""
Find median of a list of numbers.
Read more about medians:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median
"""
def median(nums):
"""Find median of a list of numbers."""
# Sort list
sorted_list = sorted(nums)
print("List of numbers:")
print(sorted_list)
# Is number of items in list even?
if len(sorted_list) % 2 == 0:
# Find index for first middle value.
mid_index_1 = len(sorted_list) / 2
# Find index for second middle value.
mid_index_2 = -(len(sorted_list) / 2) - 1
# Divide middle values by 2 to get average (mean).
med = (sorted_list[mid_index_1] + sorted_list[mid_index_2]) / float(2)
return med # Return makes `else:` unnecessary.
# Number of items is odd.
mid_index = (len(sorted_list) - 1) / 2
# Middle index is median.
med = sorted_list[mid_index]
return med
def main():
"""Call average module to find median of a specific list of numbers."""
print("Odd number of numbers:")
print(median([2, 4, 6, 8, 20, 50, 70]))
print("Even number of numbers:")
print(median([2, 4, 6, 8, 20, 50]))
if __name__ == '__main__':
main()