Uri David Akavia wrote:
> While I'm not sure about revising the algorithm, you might be right
> about the definition - define it as "MEDIAN will return the value that
> WOULD be in the middle IF sorted" and then you won't force anyone to
> sort. I still think most people will, since median discovery by
> sorting is fast enough for most practical purposes, and it is much
> simpler (hence, but free) then more complicated code.

 From the specification: "Note that the mathematical formulas define the 
correct mathematical result, and not the algorithm for calculation."
So it implicitly does what you say.

Niklas
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