weighted median

Function for calculating the weighted median
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Updated 23 Feb 2009

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For n numbers x_1,...,x_n with positive weights w_1,...,w_n,
(sum of all weights equal to one) the weighted median is defined as
the element x_k, such that:
--
) w_i <= 1/2
--
x_i < x_k
and
--
) w_i <= 1/2
--
x_i > x_k

Input: D ... matrix of observed values
W ... matrix of weights, W = ( w_ij )
Output: wMed ... weighted median

Cite As

Sven Haase (2026). weighted median (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/23077-weighted-median), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R14
Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
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Version Published Release Notes
1.0.0.0