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Covariance Calculator

covariance calculator. Get instant, accurate results. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.

Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator

Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator

Formula

Cov(X,Y) = ฮฃ(xแตข-xฬ„)(yแตข-ศณ) / (n-1)

Measures how two variables change together. Positive = move together, negative = move opposite.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Simple data

Problem:X:[1,2,3,4,5] Y:[2,4,5,4,5]

Solution:Cov = 1.5, r = 0.7746

Result:Cov=1.5

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