Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintile
Noun
/ˈkwɪn.taɪl/
Definition
A quintile is a statistical term that refers to dividing a set of data into five equal parts.
Examples
- The income quintile analysis showed significant disparities between the wealthiest and the poorest segments of the population.
- In the survey, participants were divided into quintiles to assess their health outcomes.
- By comparing the top quintile of students to the bottom quintile, researchers were able to identify key differences in educational achievement.
Meaning
Quintiles are used in various fields such as statistics and economics to analyze the distribution of data within a dataset.
Synonyms
- Fifth
- Percentile (in broader statistical terms)
