morgul pedestal: use median as estimator

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Feature
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Needs clarification
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Tech stack
python
Domain
data

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Locate the pedestal calibration estimator and identify where the current mean-based calculation is implemented. Check any existing estimator tests or calibration examples, then verify that the completed change uses the median and behaves as intended for data containing outliers.

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Less sensitive to outliers than mean

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