Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
q_1
Noun
/kjuː ˈwʌn/
Definition
The term ‘q_1’ is commonly used in various technical contexts, particularly in data analysis and programming.
Examples
- In a dataset of test scores, q_1 indicates the score below which 25% of the students scored.
- Using q_1 helps understand the lower range of values in data analytics.
- In box plots, the first quartile (q_1) is represented as the left edge of the box.
Meaning
q_1 typically refers to the first quartile in a set of data, which is the value below which 25% of the data falls. It is a statistical measure.
Synonyms
- First quartile
- Lower quartile
- 25th percentile