COVARIANCE.S function
Returns the sample covariance
Returns the sample covariance, the average of the products of deviations for each data point pair in two data sets.
Syntax
COVARIANCE.S(array1, array2)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| array1 | Yes | A first range of cell values.A1:A4 |
| array2 | Yes | A second range of cell values.B1:B4 |
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Sample covariance
=COVARIANCE.S({1;2;3},{2;4;6})The centered product sum is 4. Divide by n-1, or two here, for sample covariance.
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