Definitions
- Used to describe a position or rank in a distribution of data. - Referring to a value below which a certain percentage of observations fall. - Talking about a statistical measure used to compare an individual's performance to a larger group.
- Used to describe a position or rank in a distribution of data. - Referring to a value below which a certain percentage of observations fall. - Talking about a statistical measure used to compare an individual's performance to a larger group.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe a position or rank in a distribution of data.
- 2Both words refer to a value below which a certain percentage of observations fall.
- 3Both words are used as statistical measures to compare an individual's performance to a larger group.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Percentile is more commonly used in academic and scientific contexts, while centile is more commonly used in medical contexts.
- 2Adjective form: Percentile can be used as an adjective (e.g. 90th percentile score), while centile cannot be used as an adjective.
Remember this!
Percentile and centile are synonyms that are used to describe a position or rank in a distribution of data. They both refer to a value below which a certain percentage of observations fall and are used as statistical measures to compare an individual's performance to a larger group. However, percentile is more commonly used in American English, while centile is more common in British English. Additionally, percentile can be used as an adjective, while centile cannot.
