quantile
noun [ C ] mathematics, science specialized uk/ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ us/ˈkwɑːn.taɪl/
四分位
one of the points at which a large range of numbers, results, etc. is divided to make four groups of the same size
We can then calculate the median or any other quantile.
The table compares the scores of students at various quantiles. 该表比较了处于不同四分位段的学生的分数。
Compare: percentile
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- We then looked at various quantiles in the distribution.
- Table 1 gives some selected quantiles.
- If natural cut-points are not apparent, then quantiles can be used.