Question

A data analyst is reviewing standardized test results for 5,000 students. A district administrator reports that a particular student scored in the 85th percentile. The administrator asks the analyst to explain exactly what this value means. Which interpretation should the analyst provide?

Accepted Answer

The student scored higher than approximately 85% of the students who took the test.

Answer

The student answered 85% of the test questions correctly.

Answer

The student's score is 85% of the maximum possible score on the test.

Answer

Approximately 85% of students scored higher than this student.