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variance and covariance  

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  • The variance of a random variable X quantifies the spread or dispersion of the distribution of X. A random variable is essentially a function or rule that associates a number with the outcome of an experiment. Examples of random variables are an individual's weight, the number of inpatient admissions at a hospital on a single day, and a binary indicator (e.g., assigning values of 0 = no or 1 = yes) of whether or not a patient participating in a study had his or her conditions improve after taking a new drug. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Variance and Covariance]

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