QUARTILE.EXC

The QUARTILE.EXC function calculates the quartile of a dataset at a specified percentile. It is useful in statistics and data analysis for dividing a dataset into four equal parts.

Syntax 🔗

=QUARTILE.EXC(array, quart)

array The array or range of values for which you want to calculate the quartile.
quart The quartile number you want to find (1 for the first quartile, 2 for the second quartile, 3 for the third quartile).

About QUARTILE.EXC 🔗

The QUARTILE.EXC function in Excel helps you determine the quartiles of a data set. Use this function to divide your data into four equal parts, providing insights into the distribution of values and supporting your decision-making.

Examples 🔗

Consider an array of numbers: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50. To find the first quartile (25th percentile) from this dataset, use the formula: =QUARTILE.EXC({10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50}, 1). This returns the first quartile value, which is 20.

If you have a range of values in cells A1 to A10 and want to determine the third quartile (75th percentile) of these values, use the formula: =QUARTILE.EXC(A1:A10, 3). This provides the third quartile value from the specified range of cells.

Notes 🔗

Provide numerical values or references to cells with numerical values for the array argument in QUARTILE.EXC. Choose a quartile number (1, 2, or 3) to specify which quartile to calculate from the dataset.

Questions 🔗

How does the QUARTILE.EXC function differ from QUARTILE.INC?

The key difference lies in how Excel handles the calculation of quartiles when dealing with data sets that do not align perfectly with divisible quartile positions. QUARTILE.EXC implements exclusive quartile calculations, while QUARTILE.INC follows an inclusive methodology.

Can QUARTILE.EXC handle datasets with missing or empty cells?

Yes, QUARTILE.EXC can handle datasets with missing or empty cells within the array. The function excludes non-numeric values and empty cells from the calculation of quartiles.

Is it possible to calculate multiple quartiles at once using QUARTILE.EXC?

No, QUARTILE.EXC calculates one quartile value at a time based on the quart argument provided. To find multiple quartiles, you need to use the function separately for each quartile you wish to calculate.

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