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2011 User Comparative Database Report

Table 6-1. Interpretation of Percentile Scores

Percentile Score Interpretation
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.

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Internet Citation: Table 6-1. Interpretation of Percentile Scores. Content last reviewed October 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. https://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospital/2011/hosp11tab6-1.html

 

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