Correct term for "sum" of percentages
Hi,
I'm blanking out here on proper terminology. Suppose I have an array (e.g. of seasonal records for a sports team).
2016: Wins: 8. Losses; 2. Percentage: 80.00
2017: Wins: 4: Losses: 6. Percentage: 40.00
The dataset also contains a totals object:
Wins: 12: Losses: 8. Percentage: 60.00
Wins & Losses are the SUM of the individual elements. But, what's the term for the Percentage (60.00). Aggregate?
Need the above for an API guide.
Thanks,
Steve
I'm blanking out here on proper terminology. Suppose I have an array (e.g. of seasonal records for a sports team).
2016: Wins: 8. Losses; 2. Percentage: 80.00
2017: Wins: 4: Losses: 6. Percentage: 40.00
The dataset also contains a totals object:
Wins: 12: Losses: 8. Percentage: 60.00
Wins & Losses are the SUM of the individual elements. But, what's the term for the Percentage (60.00). Aggregate?
Need the above for an API guide.
Thanks,
Steve
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Steve,
I meant to comment on your "Wins & Losses are the SUM of the individual elements" line. While wins and losses are, indeed, "sums" (and I like "aggregates" for that), the percentages, of course, are not "sums" (which is why I don't like "aggregates" for it). Regards, Joe
I meant to comment on your "Wins & Losses are the SUM of the individual elements" line. While wins and losses are, indeed, "sums" (and I like "aggregates" for that), the percentages, of course, are not "sums" (which is why I don't like "aggregates" for it). Regards, Joe
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OK, these are good thoughts.
I need to be concise; also, the example of 2 elements to sum was just that...an example. In my table of fields, for the "totals" record, I already have:
Wins - Sum of all elements in seasons array.
Losses - Sum of all elements in seasons array.
So, I need similar phrasing.
Maybe: Overall percentage over all elements of seasons array
?
Thanks,.
I need to be concise; also, the example of 2 elements to sum was just that...an example. In my table of fields, for the "totals" record, I already have:
Wins - Sum of all elements in seasons array.
Losses - Sum of all elements in seasons array.
So, I need similar phrasing.
Maybe: Overall percentage over all elements of seasons array
?
Thanks,.
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Thanks, everyone. Joe - you get top billing as the wording works well with my context.
d-glitch and phoffric - Your alternate workings have merit (and would've worked in less a less formal context.). So, partial points to you two as well.
d-glitch and phoffric - Your alternate workings have merit (and would've worked in less a less formal context.). So, partial points to you two as well.
You're welcome, Steve. Good luck with the API guide! Cheers, Joe
I don't like "Aggregate" for that case. My first thought was "Cumulative", but quickly decided I don't like that, either. So far, my leading candidate is "Overall". Regards, Joe