How To Calculate Coefficient of Variation?

How to calculate Coefficient of Variation (CV) / Relative Standard Deviation (RSD)?

RSD (Relative Standard Deviation) Calculation

The Coefficient of Variation (CV) is also known as Relative Standard Deviation (RSD). In Probability theory and Statistics, Coefficient of variation is defined as the ratio of standard deviation σ to the mean μ. It is usually expressed in terms of percentage. The CV / RSD is widely used in analytical chemistry, engineering or physics to perform quality assurance test. Let us learn how to calculate coefficient of variation in statistics with this simple step by step tutorial.
How To Calculate Coefficient Of Variation
Formula Used:
Coefficient Of Variation (CV) = ( Standard Deviation σ / Mean μ ) x 100
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Coefficient Of Variation Formula
Step 1:RSD Example
Consider a date set with mean as 80 and standard deviation as 12.Calculate its CV/RSD.
Given,
Mean μ = 80
Standard Deviation σ = 12
Relative Standard Deviation Example
Step 2: RSD (Relative Standard Deviation) Calculation
Applying the values in the formula,
Coefficient Of Variation (CV) = ( Standard Deviation σ / Mean μ ) x 100
CV / RSD = (12/80) x 100
= 0.15 x 100
= 15%
Rsd Calculation


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