answersLogoWhite

0

Yes,

Mean is given by, E(X) sum of samples / no. of samples.

Variance is Var.(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2.

It is the 1st term which makes the variation of variance independent of mean.

In other words, Variance gives a measure of how far the samples are spread out.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
RossRoss
Every question is just a happy little opportunity.
Chat with Ross
TaigaTaiga
Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can the variance of a sample be larger than the sample mean?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp