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OCTILES

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Definition:
The set of seven variate values which divide the total frequency into eight equal parts.

Source Publication:
A Dictionary of Statistical Terms, 5th edition, prepared for the International Statistical Institute by F.H.C. Marriott. Published for the International Statistical Institute by Longman Scientific and Technical.

Cross References:
Quantiles

Statistical Theme: Methodological information (metadata)

Created on Sunday, May 26, 2002