Question

Which statement accurately defines a decile in statistics?

Options

• Divides data into five equal parts

• Represents the value below which 50% of data falls

• Splits a sorted data set into ten equal parts

• Marks the lowest value in the data set

Answer 1

Splits a sorted data set into ten equal parts

Explanation:

Deciles divide a data set into ten sections, making it easier to analyse and rank data.