How To Calculate Sample Standard Deviation (Step By Step)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • This Statistics video goes over how to calculate the sample standard deviation. I walk through how to get the standard deviation through examples. This video is meant to be concise and to the point on how to solve the standard deviation. This also explains how to find the sample standard deviation.
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  • @Learn2Stats
    @Learn2Stats  3 года назад +9

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  • @upsidedownman256
    @upsidedownman256 Год назад +19

    Very clear and helpful. I like the no-nonsense presentation.

  • @demitreitler9966
    @demitreitler9966 2 года назад +23

    I tried working this out on my own for about an hour before I found you. I understand how to do the work and I got it correct so thank you!!!!!!!

  • @stephenray5559
    @stephenray5559 6 дней назад +1

    Thanks, I literally forgot what exactly summation was. This sorted that all out thanks!

  • @airinvisible
    @airinvisible 5 месяцев назад +5

    Well done my friend. Crisp and to the point!!

  • @seanjones7474
    @seanjones7474 9 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome vid homie, I failed Stats. once in undergrand and passed it the second time with a "C". Now in grad school, you broke down Standard deviation so simple and perfect. Thanks.

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  9 месяцев назад

      No problem.
      Let me know if you have questions for other other statistical methods, I can make a video within a few days or give you a quick response if you need it fast.

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  7 месяцев назад

      @levichicwown9760 where am I doing n-1 twice?

  • @orpadoaa
    @orpadoaa 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank youuuu so much, it help me with my reporting. btw I'm from the Philippines. great video ❤

  • @powervenaris9
    @powervenaris9 Год назад +4

    Thank you, I looked at other videos about SAD but those didn't really explain, but you were the one to actually know what you are talking about, thank you very much.

  • @David-sc5kf
    @David-sc5kf 8 месяцев назад +49

    this is way too much work. i have 12 sample numbers this is why i hate math.

    • @shhyan2841
      @shhyan2841 8 месяцев назад +4

      We have 20🥹

    • @FelixBueno42069
      @FelixBueno42069 8 месяцев назад +4

      I have 25 😭

    • @IF_Sports
      @IF_Sports 8 месяцев назад +6

      Had about 26 on my stats final today shit was dumb

    • @David-sc5kf
      @David-sc5kf 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@IF_Sports there's a way to put it in the calculator but it stil sucks. I just passed stats with a c I'm happy I did not fail lol. Got one more math to go which is business calculus.

    • @IF_Sports
      @IF_Sports 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@David-sc5kf stats wasn’t that bad just always studied last second finished with an 82 calc pretty easy fr just gotta pay attention

  • @jadeblade14
    @jadeblade14 11 месяцев назад +3

    Omg I'm trying to do college stats homework and this saved my butt. Thank you so much

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  11 месяцев назад +2

      No problem.
      Please remember the channel for other college stats questions. The videos are based on teaching a class you're probably in.
      I have a series of small videos that cover all the questions of a midterm I handed out.

    • @jadeblade14
      @jadeblade14 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Learn2Stats wow! Thank you so much! This class is my most difficult one so I'll definitely come back when I need some more help!

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  11 месяцев назад +1

      I also typically respond within a day.
      I've made videos based on questions in comments within a few days.
      I treat the channel like a tutor session.

  • @allisonplaysmusic
    @allisonplaysmusic Год назад +6

    This is SO helpful, thank you 🙌

  • @Learnstuffsh
    @Learnstuffsh 6 месяцев назад +1

    this was super helpful! thank you so much you saved my life with this video I was so confused in class and this literally helped me finish my homework problem!😊

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  6 месяцев назад

      Glad to help.
      Let me know if there is another question you need help with, I make these videos pretty fast.

  • @aisyahnazula
    @aisyahnazula 3 месяца назад +1

    Your video help me so much
    Thanks

  • @frezahmuchimba5561
    @frezahmuchimba5561 Год назад +4

    You're a great teacher

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад +1

      Thank you!
      Let me know if you have a request, I do video requests for methods, concepts and functions.

  • @calebferree2186
    @calebferree2186 2 года назад +5

    What do I do when I have 45 sample numbers and not just 5

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  2 года назад +1

      I used 5 to show the method in a simple way as many people get thrown off by having too many numbers. Follow the steps for the 45. If you have software like Microsoft Excel, I would list them there and do the adding and subtracting there. Use whatever is more convenient for you to find the average.

  • @megsbookshelf
    @megsbookshelf 2 года назад +5

    what if my mean comes out to 15.97, and for example my sample numbers are 16.5, 15.6, etc.. do i do 16.5-15.87 or 16.5-15.9 so the decimals are even?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  2 года назад +1

      Great question! If this is for a class, I would ask the teacher as that is the one grading but the best option is to keep the mean at 15.97 and use it for the other calculations. If you don't, you are adding variance to the calculation that isn't there. More often than not, the mean is 15.9767392 or something like that, rounding to the hundredths like you did is fine unless advised differently.
      (16.5- 15.97) and (15.6-15.97) would be how you would apply it with the two numbers you gave. Both of those differences would be squared in that step.
      Let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @megsbookshelf
      @megsbookshelf 2 года назад +2

      @@Learn2Stats Thanks, do you have any videos on constructing 90% intervals ?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  2 года назад +1

      Now that you mention it, I don't have one that directly talks about that. Most of my test videos have it in there but not one that is just on confidence intervals calculation.
      Here is a short video on understanding the difference between standard error and margin of error. Margin of error is what you use to construct the confidence interval, which I give the equation for.
      ruclips.net/video/VGCUpzoz6IM/видео.html
      Here is another video on understanding the concept of a confidence interval in relation to statistical significance.
      ruclips.net/video/bOr7oewAcsg/видео.html
      Let me know if you have any more questions.

  • @Iwillgetrriiich
    @Iwillgetrriiich 4 месяца назад +1

    hii i want to ask if there are repeating elements do you still have to include both in the process for example
    88, 90, 93, 88 were the given does that mean
    (88 - x̄)^2 + .... + (88 - x̄)^2 or just one?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  4 месяца назад

      Yes, you would have to do every instance of the number.

  • @thomaswhite3919
    @thomaswhite3919 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi there, if I calculate the standard deviation on my calculator (using the 1-variable table found in the statistics, putting the four sample numbers into the table) I get the same mean, however the standard deviation comes out to be 3.808... I understand your method and can follow it, but am unsure as to why the calculator comes out with a different value. I do not believe I am inputting the data wrong. Do you know what I might be doing wrong to cause this issue?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  8 месяцев назад

      No problem.
      You are taking the square root of 58/4 when it should be the square root of 58/3.
      Sample standard deviations are n-1 for the denominator.

  • @zumibee3901
    @zumibee3901 2 года назад +10

    how did it became 4.397 did you divide 58/3?????? I'm so confused

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  2 года назад +2

      I did the formula by parts and after calculating them put the numbers in their place. 4.397 is the square root of 58/3.

    • @salayaallaysajoyrubido9255
      @salayaallaysajoyrubido9255 Год назад +1

      ​@@Learn2StatsThankyou I learn a lot today 😊❤

    • @brandyparker5809
      @brandyparker5809 Год назад +1

      @@Learn2Stats Hey, sorry to bother you. Kindly, what do you mean by the number in place? I'm confused; how did he get 4.397? I divided 58/3 it gives me a totally different number.

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад

      @@brandyparker5809 1 more step to do. Square root 58/3 and you should get the answer.

  • @kateoriordan7490
    @kateoriordan7490 6 месяцев назад +1

    Is the final result in P value or Z score or say these were distances, would it be plus or minus 4.397cm?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  6 месяцев назад

      Good question, to do a confidence interval you would want to multiply the standard deviation (4.397) by the multiplier (1.96 for 95% CI) and then add and subtract from the mean.

  • @masonbrunworth362
    @masonbrunworth362 Год назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @ddan1089
    @ddan1089 11 месяцев назад +1

    Respect ❤

  • @akhikhanam3463
    @akhikhanam3463 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @kelpR
    @kelpR Год назад +1

    thxxxxx bro!!!

  • @persimmion
    @persimmion Год назад +2

    what if we don't have sample numbers but just a mean?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад

      You can't calculate it without the sample size.

  • @persimmion
    @persimmion Год назад +2

    what if we are already given a mean?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад

      Go ahead and use it to solve. Usually that is given to save you a step.

  • @MsShyNinja08
    @MsShyNinja08 3 месяца назад +1

    What if the exact answer is 21.4537 and my answer is 21.5437 is it ok?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  3 месяца назад +1

      That will depend on the teacher.

  • @user-ny9op9px9e
    @user-ny9op9px9e 5 месяцев назад +1

    what if you have two sets of data?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  5 месяцев назад

      Combine them to make 1 dataset then calculate based on that dataset.
      Another option is to calculate for each data set.
      It depends on what you are being asked to do or what you are analyzing.

  • @Kr_127
    @Kr_127 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks

  • @aikaruaya8183
    @aikaruaya8183 2 года назад +2

    Thankyouuuu

  • @hosamessa9069
    @hosamessa9069 2 года назад +1

    number of observation are 5 so 5-1 =4 ,why did u divide it by 3?

  • @lukedowneslukedownes5900
    @lukedowneslukedownes5900 Год назад +1

    Ty

  • @elviskiplangat6336
    @elviskiplangat6336 2 года назад +4

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @gabrielleamundson64
    @gabrielleamundson64 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much

  • @pr1n05
    @pr1n05 6 месяцев назад

    My homework says i need excel!!! I did this for every single problem , however its 6 numbers. AND IT KEEPS SAYING ITS WRONG. I dont want to pay for excel! Please help?!!

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  6 месяцев назад

      What are the 6 numbers and what do you get?

  • @souls4187
    @souls4187 10 месяцев назад

    after 58/3, how did you get 4.397??

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  10 месяцев назад

      Take the square root of 58/3

  • @farishaampatuan9054
    @farishaampatuan9054 Год назад

    Why the (2) and (5) doesn't have - compared to (-5) and (-2)

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад

      The 2 is from (9-7) and the 5 is from (12-7). The x values are greater than the mean so they will be positive.

  • @wevibinwidsye
    @wevibinwidsye Год назад

    anyone understand how he got 4.397 cause when I did 58 divided by 3 it gave me 19.333

  • @voidyt6520
    @voidyt6520 Год назад

    I thought you divide by the number of data points?

    • @Learn2Stats
      @Learn2Stats  Год назад

      For the sample, you divide by the number of data points minus 1.
      For the population, you divide by the number of data points.

  • @westonsummers8728
    @westonsummers8728 Год назад +2

    💀

  • @mschristine_69111
    @mschristine_69111 Год назад +1

    How were you able to get 25+4+4+25 I did the summation of the above number (-5)+ (-2) “”” and it didn’t work… not sure what I’m doing wrong. (UPDATE I FIGURED IT OUT THANKS 😂