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what does it mean to just have σx and not σx/σy for instance?
What does it mean to just have σx?
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The discussion centers on the implications of having only σx (the standard deviation of variable x) without the context of σx/σy (the ratio of standard deviations of x and y). Participants emphasize that without additional information or context regarding the relationship between x and y, it is impossible to derive meaningful conclusions from σx alone. The lack of comparative metrics limits the analysis of variability and correlation between the two variables.
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