When two data points share the same rank, what happens next in a ranking system?
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The question is asking what occurs in a ranking system when two data points have the same rank. It presents multiple choice options for the user to consider.
Answer
The next rank is skipped.
The correct answer is: b. THE NEXT RANK IS SKIPPED.
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The correct answer is: b. THE NEXT RANK IS SKIPPED.
More Information
When two data points have the same rank in a dense ranking system, the next rank is skipped as both are given the same ranking number.
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly assign subsequent ranks sequentially after a tie, instead of skipping the next rank.
Sources
- Ranking - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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