This function calculates the covariance of a set of number pairs. It uses the following formula: (Sum(Y * X) - Sum(X) * Sum(Y)/n)/n, where n stands for the number of pairs (Y, X) where neither Y nor X is NULL.
Syntax:
Covar_Pop(Y, X)
Parameters:
- Y. Type: Number.
- X. Type: Number.
Example:
X |
Y |
1 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
34 |
7 |
32 |
8 |
43 |
9 |
87 |
SELECT Covar_Pop(Y, X) FROM Table
Result:
59.4444444
Next page: Covar_Samp