Find 5 Number Summary Calculator

Calculate the five-number summary (minimum, Q1, median, Q3, maximum) for your dataset

Example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 1 2 3 4 5
Different methods may give slightly different results

Understanding the Five-Number Summary

Key Components

1. Basic Statistics

  • Minimum value
  • First quartile (Q1)
  • Median (Q2)
  • Third quartile (Q3)
  • Maximum value

2. Applications

  • Data distribution analysis
  • Outlier detection
  • Box plot creation
  • Statistical inference

Quartile Methods

Method Description Common Usage
Exclusive Excludes median from quartile calculations Excel, common software
Inclusive Includes median in quartile calculations Statistical analysis

Analysis Tips

Using the five-number summary effectively:

  • Check for data symmetry
  • Identify outliers
  • Compare distributions
  • Create box plots
  • Assess spread