Decile (Noun)
Meaning
(statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The students' test scores were ranked and divided into deciles to determine the top 10% of performers.
- The researcher used deciles to analyze the income distribution of the population and identify the wealthiest segment.
- The company's customer base was segmented into deciles based on purchase history to target the most loyal customers.
- The teacher used deciles to evaluate student progress and identify areas where additional support was needed.
- The economist studied the deciles of household income to understand the effects of economic policies on different segments of the population.