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2.8.1.11 Histogram Information
The following is a description of the indicators associated with histogram analysis. Histograms can be plot-
ted in the Data Collection window by setting the analysis type pull-down menu to Histogram. See
Figure 27. The histogram plot information includes:
• BIN: Displays the x-axis value of the cursor on the histogram.
• MAGNITUDE: Displays the y-axis value of the cursor on the histogram.
• MEAN: Indicates the mean of the data sample set. The mean is calculated using the following
formula:
• STD_DEV: Indicates the standard deviation of the collected data set. The standard deviation is
calculated using the following formula:
• VARIANCE: Indicates the variance of the current data set. The variance is calculated using the
following formula:
• MAXIMUM: Indicates the maximum value of the collected data set.
• MINIMUM: Indicates the minimum value of the collected data set.
Mean
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i
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n
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STDDEV
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i
Mean–
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n
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2
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Variance
X
i
Mean–
i0=
n1–
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n
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2
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