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Variance function

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The variance function is a crucial concept in statistics and probability theory that measures the dispersion or variability of a set of values around the mean (average) of that set. More formally, the variance quantifies how much the individual data points differ from the mean. The variance can be calculated using the following steps: 1. **Calculate the Mean**: First, find the mean (average) of the data set.

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Variance function by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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The variance function writes an exponential dispersion family's variance as Var(Y)=ϕV(μ)/w.
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