Statistics and uncertainty

Mean value - formula in LaTeX

A statistics and uncertainty formula - a required part of the data analysis in every lab report.

$$
\bar{x} = \dfrac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i
$$

How to use this formula in LaTeX?

1. Copy the code with the button above - $$…$$ is centered display math.
2. Paste it into the CamteX editor, Overleaf or any LaTeX document.
3. Inside a sentence, use single $…$ instead of double.
4. The formula needs the amsmath package - CamteX templates include it in the preamble.

Related formulas - Statistics and uncertainty

• Standard deviation
• Type A uncertainty
• Combined uncertainty
• Uncertainty propagation
• Expanded uncertainty