Term: Variance

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-06-01

Definition:

"A measure of the extent of the variation present in a set of data. It is obtained by taking the average of the sum of squares and hence is measured in squared units." (Hassard T, 1991, pg. G-6)

Related concepts 

• Variance

Related terms 

• Confidence Interval (CI) / Confidence Limits (CL)
• Negative Binomial Regression
• Poisson Regression

References 

• Hassard T. Understanding Biostatistics. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MI: Mosby-Year Book, Inc. 1991.(View)

Term used in 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, Prior H, Chateau D, McDougall C, Schultz J, McGowan K, Soodeen R, Bailly A. Adult Obesity in Manitoba: Prevalence, Associations, and Outcomes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Smith M, Finlayson G, Martens P, Dunn J, Prior H, Taylor C, Soodeen RA, Burchill C, Guenette W, Hinds A. Social Housing in Manitoba. Part II: Social Housing and Health in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2013. [Report] [Summary] (View)