Standard deviation

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Standard deviation, σ, is a statistical measure of the variability of a set of observations. It is the square root of the variance.


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According to Financial Management Theory and Practice by Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt (13th edition),

Standard deviation, σ. A statistical measure of the variability of a set of observations. It is the square root of the variance.

According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),

Standard deviation. The square root of the variance.

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