Statistics & Probability
Coefficient of Variation
Relative variability (sample).
Formula
Formula
CV = sx̄ · 100
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| s | sample std | computed result | — | result |
| x̄ | mean | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givendata = 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
Result74.94854202
Example 2
Givendata = 10, 12, 14
Result16.66666667