Percentielsamples

Percentielsamples is a concept related to the statistical analysis of data, particularly when dealing with large datasets or when specific points within a distribution are of interest. It refers to a set of data points that are chosen to represent specific percentiles of a larger distribution. For example, one might select samples from the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles to get a good overview of the data's spread and central tendency.

These percentielsamples are useful for understanding the shape of a distribution without needing to examine every single data point. They can highlight skewness, identify outliers, and provide a more granular understanding of where data values tend to cluster or spread out. In practice, these samples might be used in reporting, visualization, or as input for further statistical modeling. The selection of which percentiles to sample depends on the specific goals of the analysis. For instance, understanding performance might involve looking at the 95th percentile, while analyzing typical values might focus on the median.