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.

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Syntax

cov(x)

cov(x, y)

Examples — run cov() in your browser

cov([1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6])

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Frequently Asked Questions about cov()

Is the cov() function free to use in SimLab?

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run cov() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use cov()?

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The cov() function works without any MATLAB® license or 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. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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