Standard deviation (SD)
SD = Σ(x-x̄)2 / n
For estimate of population,
SD = Σ(x-x̄)2 / n-1 ( raw data)
SD = Σf(x-x̄)2 / n-1 ( raw data) ( group data)
For practical purpose
SD = Σx2– (Σx)2 / n-1 ( raw data)
SD = Σfx2– (Σfx)2 / n-1 (group data)
Standard deviation (SD)
SD = Σ(x-x̄)2 / n
For estimate of population,
SD = Σ(x-x̄)2 / n-1 ( raw data)
SD = Σf(x-x̄)2 / n-1 ( raw data) ( group data)
For practical purpose
SD = Σx2– (Σx)2 / n-1 ( raw data)
SD = Σfx2– (Σfx)2 / n-1 (group data)