The coefficient of variation for a test (CV) gives a true picture of deviation regardless of the nature of the measurement or the methodology.
CV (expressed as a percent) =
= ((standard deviation) * 100 / (mean))
The CV is a measure of the "effectiveness" of the mean to represent the individual data elements. If the CV is too large, then the mean is not effective.
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