Boxplot
Definition
A boxplot is a graphical representation of the distribution of a dataset. It displays the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values of the data.
Related terms
Median: The median is the middle value in a dataset when it is arranged in ascending or descending order.
Quartiles: Quartiles divide a dataset into four equal parts. The first quartile (Q1) is 25% into the data, and the third quartile (Q3) is 75% into the data.
Range: The range is calculated by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value in a dataset.
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