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Generate an audit-ready summary of center, spread and quartiles with visible sample/population and quartile conventions.
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Full calculation and sourcesThe tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
Versioned calculationFormula v1.1.0
Method used
The tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
Important limitation
The result is only as reliable as the inputs and stated method.
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Apply the methodThe tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
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Interpretation
For 2,4,4,4,5,5,7,9 the population mean is 5 and standard deviation is 2.
The tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
The result is only as reliable as the inputs and stated method.
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Calculates mean, median, standard deviation, and variance from data values and variance basis with visible method, validation, precision, and limitations.
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Method and test recordFormula v1.1.0
- Recorded scope
- Descriptive Statistics Calculator formula, input validation, edge behavior and result presentation.
- Publisher
- CalculatorGeek
- Reviewed by
- CalculatorGeek Editorial Team
- Recorded review date
- 2026-09-21
- Next source review
- 2027-09-21
- Definition fixtures
- 4 configured scenarios
- Published examples
- 4 shown below
Recorded method
Package reconciliation, primary-source mapping, competitor feature comparison, deterministic fixtures, PHP/JavaScript parity and responsive preview QA.
These records describe the published model and reference tests. A test-case count is not a certification of every possible input or an independent specialist review. Editorial policy
Known limitations
- The result is only as reliable as the inputs and stated method.
- Changing legal, medical, exam or statistical conventions must be checked at the source.
Method sources
Latest model update
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Reference inputs and expected results
Up to 12 examples from the configured definition fixtures are shown. Expected values use the stated output units; invalid inputs are intended to be rejected.
| Case | Inputs | Expected result |
|---|---|---|
| Primary worked example | Data values: 2, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7, 9; Variance basis: population | Mean: 5; Median: 4.5; Variance: 4; Standard deviation: 2; Count: 8 (allowed numeric tolerance: 0.0001) |
| Singleton sample variance is undefined | Data values: 7; Variance basis: sample | Mean: 7; Count: 1; sample_variance_defined: 0 (allowed numeric tolerance: 0.0001) |
| Singleton population variance is zero | Data values: 7; Variance basis: population | Mean: 7; Variance: 0; Standard deviation: 0; Count: 1 (allowed numeric tolerance: 0.0001) |
| Sample variance uses n minus one | Data values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Variance basis: sample | Variance: 2.5; sample_variance_defined: 1; Count: 5 (allowed numeric tolerance: 0.0001) |
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Direct answer
Generate an audit-ready summary of center, spread and quartiles with visible sample/population and quartile conventions.
Continue with the Mean Median Mode Calculator when that method matches your next question.
Continue with the Five-Number Summary Calculator when that method matches your next question.
Formula and methodology
The tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
For 2,4,4,4,5,5,7,9 the population mean is 5 and standard deviation is 2.
Worked example
For 2,4,4,4,5,5,7,9 the population mean is 5 and standard deviation is 2.
The calculator retains working precision and rounds only the displayed values.
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Method boundary: The result is only as reliable as the inputs and stated method.
Inputs, boundary behavior and JavaScript/PHP parity are covered by deterministic release tests.
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Inputs, outputs and result meaning
Calculates mean, median, standard deviation, and variance from data values and variance basis with visible method, validation, precision, and limitations.
Inputs
- Data values
- Paste a numeric dataset.
- Variance basis
- Choose how variance and standard deviation are calculated. Available choices are Population (n) and Sample (n - 1).
Outputs
- Mean
- This is the primary result. The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Median
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Standard deviation
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Variance
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Q1
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Q3
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- IQR
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Minimum
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Maximum
- The visible value uses up to 4 decimal places according to the output rule.
- Count
- The visible value is displayed without decimal places.
The calculator applies the documented method after validating and normalizing the inputs. Keep the result label, unit, selected mode, and stated limitations together when sharing the answer.
Frequently asked questions
What method does this calculator use?
The tool calculates center, range, median-of-halves quartiles, and the selected variance denominator.
How should I round the result?
Keep full precision during the calculation and round only the final display unless a governing standard says otherwise.
What is the main limitation?
The result is only as reliable as the inputs and stated method.
Can I reproduce the answer?
Yes. The formula, inputs, supporting outputs and worked example are displayed on the page.
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