PERCENTILE.EXC
The PERCENTILE.EXC function calculates the k-th percentile for a given data set, excluding logical values and text. It helps determine the value below which a certain percentage of data points fall.
Syntax 🔗
=PERCENTILE.EXC(array, k)
array | The array or range of numeric values for which you want to find the percentile. |
k | The percentile value (0 to 1) for which you want to calculate the k-th percentile. |
About PERCENTILE.EXC 🔗
Use the PERCENTILE.EXC function in Excel to find the k-th percentile of a data set. This function helps you identify specific positions within a distribution, based on numeric data points. It excludes text and logical values, ensuring accurate results. PERCENTILE.EXC is useful for analyzing data sets by percentile thresholds, giving insights into data distributions and trends. Whether you're measuring performance metrics or evaluating rankings, this function helps you pinpoint key data thresholds and quantiles.
Examples 🔗
Suppose you have a list of test scores in cells A1 to A10, and you want to find the 80th percentile of these scores. Use the formula =PERCENTILE.EXC(A1:A10, 0.8). This returns the score below which 80% of the data points fall.
Consider a scenario where you have a data range with sales figures in cells B1 to B100, and you wish to determine the 25th percentile of these sales numbers. Use the formula =PERCENTILE.EXC(B1:B100, 0.25). This calculation provides the sales figure below which 25% of the data points lie.
Notes 🔗
Provide an array with numeric values only to the PERCENTILE.EXC function for accurate calculations. Ensure the k-th percentile is a number between 0 and 1, as it represents the fraction of data below the calculated percentile.
Questions 🔗
Only numeric values should be included in the array provided as input to the PERCENTILE.EXC function. Logical values and text entries are excluded from the percentile calculation.
How does the PERCENTILE.EXC function handle percentile values outside the 0 to 1 range?If the specified percentile value (k) in the PERCENTILE.EXC function falls outside the range of 0 to 1, the function will return a #NUM! error, indicating an invalid percentile value.
Can the PERCENTILE.EXC function be used on non-sequential data ranges?Yes, the PERCENTILE.EXC function can handle non-sequential data ranges for calculating percentiles. As long as the data range consists of numeric values and adheres to the correct syntax, the function will provide the desired percentile calculation.