PERCENTILE.INC()

Syntax. PERCENTILE.INC(array,k)

Definition. This function returns the k-quantile of the values in a range where k is between 0 and 1.

You can use this function to establish a threshold of acceptance. For example, you can decide to examine candidates who score above the 90th percentile.

Arguments

  • array (required). The range of data that defines the relative standing of the data

  • k (required). A value between 0 and 1 inclusive

Note

If array has no data points, the function returns the #NUM! error.

If k isn’t a numeric expression, the PERCENTILE.INC() function returns the #VALUE! error. If k is less than 0 or greater than 1, the PERCENTILE.INC() function returns the #NUM! error. If k isn’t a multiple of 1/(n – 1), PERCENTILE.INC() interpolates ...

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