Fractile
Fractile is a term used in statistics to describe specific values that divide a set of data into equal parts. The concept of fractiles is fundamental in the field of statistics, data analysis, and probability theory, providing a way to understand and interpret the distribution of data points within a dataset. Fractiles include various measures such as quartiles, percentiles, and the median, each serving to provide insights into the distribution and spread of values in a dataset.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A fractile is a value that divides the set of data into two parts: the data points that are less than the fractile and those that are greater than or equal to the fractile. The most commonly used fractiles are:
- Quartiles: These divide the dataset into four equal parts. The first quartile (Q1) is the value below which 25% of the data falls, the second quartile (Q2) is the median, below which 50% of the data falls, and the third quartile (Q3) is the value below which 75% of the data falls.
- Percentiles: These divide the dataset into 100 equal parts. The nth percentile is the value below which n percent of the data falls.
- Median: This is a special case of a fractile, specifically the 50th percentile, dividing the dataset into two equal halves.
Calculation[edit | edit source]
The calculation of fractiles can depend on the size of the dataset and whether the data points are discrete or continuous. For small datasets, fractiles can often be determined by sorting the data and identifying the values that divide the dataset into the desired proportions. For larger datasets or when dealing with continuous data, more sophisticated methods, such as interpolation, may be used.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Fractiles are widely used in various fields, including:
- Economics: To understand income distribution within a population.
- Finance: To assess risk and return profiles of investments.
- Medicine: To interpret clinical trial data and patient outcomes.
- Environmental Science: To analyze climate data, such as temperature and rainfall patterns.
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