cov()
Statistics
cov() is a MATLAB®-compatible statistics function for covariance. one arg returns variance; two args returns covariance. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Covariance. One arg returns variance; two args returns covariance.
Syntax
cov(x)
cov(x, y)
Examples — run cov() in your browser
cov([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6])▶ Run
See Also
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Frequently Asked Questions about cov()
Is the cov() function free to use in SimLab?
The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open cov() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use cov()?
No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The cov() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.
What does cov() do?
Covariance. One arg returns variance; two args returns covariance. It is a MATLAB®-compatible statistics function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: cov(x).
Can I run cov() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls cov(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.
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