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Using Interpolation
Using Interpolation
QUARTILES
Example:
Solution:
1
Step 2 Find the position using the formula Q1 = (N + 1)
4
1
Q1 = (N + 1)
4
1
= (14 +1)
4
1
= (15)
4
15
=
4
= 3.75
Position of Q1 is 3.75 after of 3rd element (81) but before the 4th element (83).
So , Q1 = 82 .5
Interpretation:
Twenty five percent (25%) of the students have a grade of less than or equal
to 82.5
Remember
Q1 25%
Q2 50%
Q3 75%
Find Q2 and Q3. (use 1 whole sheet of paper)