standard deviation
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A VIX reading of 27 is one standard deviation above its long-term average of 19.4.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026
Participants born between 1990 and 1999 had systemic aging that was 92% of one standard deviation higher than those born between 1965 and 1969.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Our visual impression is confirmed by the data: The standard deviation of the HSNSI’s daily values since the beginning of 2025 has been 31% higher than the prior 25 years’ average.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
On weekends with high box-office results—one standard deviation above normal—tipping rates dropped to 20.56%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
No other breed falls outside the standard deviation.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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