sumOfSquares(list)
Overview
The sumOfSquares function calculates the sum of squares of deviations from the mean for a given list of numbers. The function utilizes the mean of the list to calculate each deviation.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
list |
table | A list of numbers to calculate the sum of squares for. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| number | The sum of squares of deviations from the mean. |
Example Use
local StatBook = require("StatBook")
local myList = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
local result = StatBook.sumOfSquares(myList)
print(result) -- Output will depend on the values in myList