Coefficient of Variation

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Coefficient of Variation

The coefficient of variation is the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean. It is expressed as a percentage (%CV).
Like standard deviation, it is a measure of imprecision. The formula for %CV is
The CV provides a better estimate of method performance over a range of control concentrations than standard deviation.