Equation Meaning: Sigma Explained

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View attachment 6391 I know what sigma is, but is there a specific meaning?
 

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If given $n$ data values $x_1\cdots x_n$, then the mean or average of those values is the sum of those values divided by the number of data values (which is $n$), so it is likely this logo means:

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