Coefficient of variation
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Measure dispersion relative to a positive mean.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter standard deviation. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter positive mean. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
Standard deviation/Positive mean*100
Worked example
Standard deviation = 5; Positive mean = 20. Result: 25 %.
Understand your result
Measure dispersion relative to a positive mean. The result is expressed in %.
Assumptions and limitations
Not appropriate for arbitrary-zero scales or means near zero. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Measure dispersion relative to a positive mean.
What should I check before using the answer?
Not appropriate for arbitrary-zero scales or means near zero.
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