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How to calculate percentile

Calculating a percentile involves determining the position of a particular score within a distribution of scores. To calculate it, first, arrange all the scores in ascending order. Then, find the position of the score you are interested in by counting the number of scores below it and dividing that by the total number of scores. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage. For example, if you are calculating the 75th percentile, you would find the value below which 75% of the scores fall. This method helps you understand the relative standing of a specific score within a given dataset.