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Peer reviewedFleet, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
Considers definitions of quantiles. Describes median and quartiles. Compares the usefulness of 3 different definitions of quartile using a computer program to simulate 500 quantiles on a sample of a fixed size. Five references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions
Download full textCase, Susan M. – 1988
This study was designed to gather data on the meaning of imprecise terms from items written by physicians for their students and by test committees for national licensure and certification examinations. A total of 32 members of test committees who write examination items for various medical specialty examinations participated in the study. Each…
Descriptors: Definitions, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
