1. Definition
Standard deviation s=√variance=√(Σ(x−x̄)²/n), with the same units as the data.
3. Properties & Laws
- Square root of variance;
- Same units;
- Non-negative;
- Population divides n.
4. Steps
- Enter data;
- Click "Calculate";
- Or click "Load Example".
5. Worked Examples
Example: variance 8: SD 2.8284.
6. Common Pitfalls
Take the root;
Same units;
Not the variance.