Missing Observation from Variance

Rarely Tested

Missing Observation from Variance

If $$n$$ observations have mean $$\bar{x}$$ and variance $$\sigma^2$$:

$$\sum x_i^2=n(\sigma^2+\bar{x}^2)$$

Usage

- Used to determine the required sum of squares when variance and mean are known.

---

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.