Quickly understand your data's distribution with our 5 Number Summary Calculator. Input your dataset to instantly find the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), third quartile (Q3), and maximum values. Essential for statistical analysis and creating box plots.
Formula:
The 5 Number Summary consists of five key descriptive statistics that provide a concise summary of the distribution of a dataset:
- Minimum Value: The smallest observation in the dataset.
- First Quartile (Q1): The value below which 25% of the data falls.
- Median (Q2): The middle value of the dataset, dividing it into two equal halves (the 50th percentile).
- Third Quartile (Q3): The value below which 75% of the data falls.
- Maximum Value: The largest observation in the dataset.
It helps visualize the spread and central tendency of data, often used to construct box plots.