Statistics & Probability
Five-Number Summary
Min, Q1, median, Q3, and max of a data set.
Formula
Formula
{min, Q1, median, Q3, max}
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| data | data set (n ≥ 1) | list of real numbers | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givendata = 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
Result
min
4
Q1
9.75
median
15.5
Q3
21.25
max
42
Example 2
Givendata = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Result
min
1
Q1
3
median
5
Q3
7
max
9