Is this formula for covariance wrong?

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The formula for covariance presented in the discussion is incorrect. Specifically, the term y_bar should be replaced with (y - y_bar) in the calculation of chi-squared. This error is corroborated by its presence on the 8th slide of the referenced seminar PDF from the University of Geneva. The slide, despite numbering issues, accurately reflects the correct formula for covariance.

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Is the attached formula for covariance wrong? Fairly certain it is but want to double check as it seems an odd mistake to make in a paper.

I am fairly certain it is wrong. The y_bar should be replaced with (y - y_bar) in the calculated of chi-squared.
 

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