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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter a comma-separated data set.
  2. Select Calculate.
  3. Read the population and sample variance.

Formula and Calculation Method

Example Calculation

A tightly grouped data set has a smaller variance than a data set with values spread far from its mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there two variances?

Population variance divides by the number of values; sample variance divides by one less.

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