covariance
What is another word for covariance? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A statistical measure of how two random variables vary together, based on the expected value of the product of their deviations from their means.
Antonyms
contravariance
How to use covariance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
covariance matrix
sample covariance
positive covariance
covariance between two variables
It is a technical term used in statistics and computing.
Etymology
Covariance is formed from the prefix co- and the word variance.
Full origin of covariance →Frequently asked questions
What does covariance mean in statistics?
It is a measure of how two random variables vary together. A positive value means they tend to move in the same direction.
What is covariance in programming?
In object-oriented programming it means a more specific subtype can be used where the declared type is expected, for example as a return type. Its coordinate term is contravariance.
How do you pronounce covariance?
In American English it is commonly said koh-VAR-ee-uns.
