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The return value (pctile) is the specified percentile of the sample. This is the function used by the summary command. | The return value (pctile) is the specified percentile of the sample. This is the function used by the summary command. | ||
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* '''x''' = matrix (column vector) in which the sample data is stored. | * '''x''' = matrix (column vector) in which the sample data is stored. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:34, 3 September 2008
Purpose
Returns the Pth percentile of a data vector.
Synopsis
- pctile = pctile1(x,p)
Description
The return value (pctile) is the specified percentile of the sample. This is the function used by the summary command.
Inputs
- x = matrix (column vector) in which the sample data is stored.
- p = integer (1,100), percentile to calculate.
Examples
pctl = pctile1(x,50)