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math.stats-variance Calculator
Calculates variance and standard deviation for both population (σ²) and sample (s²) data, with a clear explanation of Bessel's correction. Bessel's correction (n−1 denominator) compensates for sample bias when estimating population variance from a subset.
Inputs
Ss
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Sum
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
N
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Sample
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Results
mean
Arithmetic average — sum divided by count. Simple and familiar, but pulled by outliers. If your data contains extreme values, the median may be more representative.
variance
Standard deviation squared — average squared deviation from the mean. Essential for ANOVA, regression, and many statistical tests, though the squared units make it less intuitive directly.
std dev
Standard deviation -- the average spread of values around the mean. In a normal distribution: 68% within 1 SD, 95% within 2 SD.