Table 6.1. Interpretation of Percentile Scores
2010 User Comparative Database Report
Percentile Score | Interpretation |
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10th percentile This score represents the lowest scoring hospitals | 10% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 90% of the hospitals scored higher. |
25th percentile This score represents lower scoring hospitals | 25% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 75% of the hospitals scored higher. |
50th percentile (or median) This score represents the middle of the distribution of hospitals | 50% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 50% of the hospitals scored higher. |
75th percentile This score represents higher scoring hospitals | 75% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 25% of the hospitals scored higher. |
90th percentile This score represents the highest scoring hospitals | 90% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 10% of the hospitals scored higher. |