When to use this calculator
Summarise a numeric dataset with its count, mean, median, minimum and maximum. Accepts up to 1,000 observations. Commas, spaces and semicolons separate values; a decimal point marks decimals.
Explore the descriptive statistics calculators for other questions in this topic. For a related calculation, use the Trimmed Mean Calculator: Average a dataset after trimming equal whole-number counts from both tails.
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
Statistics: a worked example
The values below are an illustrative example, not a recommendation. Replace them with measurements or assumptions that match your question.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Data values | 2,4,6,8 |
| Result | Count: 4 Mean: 5 Median: 5 Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8 |
- Check the input labels and enter the example values above.
- Apply the relationship: Compute summaries from all supplied observations..
- The result is Count: 4 Mean: 5 Median: 5 Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8 , rounded for display.
How to interpret your result
Accepts up to 1,000 observations. Commas, spaces and semicolons separate values; a decimal point marks decimals.
The mean, median, range and standard-deviation tools accept variable-length lists with their limits stated. Choose a sample or population denominator appropriately. A summary statistic does not validate the sampling process or explain causation.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use sample or population standard deviation?
Use population deviation for the complete population being described. Use the sample form when estimating variability from a sample under suitable assumptions.
When is the statistics calculator useful?
Summarise a numeric dataset with its count, mean, median, minimum and maximum. Accepts up to 1,000 observations. Commas, spaces and semicolons separate values; a decimal point marks decimals.
How do I use the statistics calculator?
Enter data values. The result updates automatically. Use the units shown beside each input; the example values illustrate the method.
Which formula does this calculator use?
Compute summaries from all supplied observations..
What should I check before using the result?
Accepts up to 1,000 observations. Commas, spaces and semicolons separate values; a decimal point marks decimals.
How are results rounded?
Scalar numbers display up to six decimal places, with scientific notation for very large or small values. Text, fraction, date and schedule outputs use the format described on the tool. Intermediate calculations use JavaScript floating-point arithmetic. Keep sensible precision for your measurements.
Further reading
For background on this topic, see NIST: exploratory data analysis ↗. This is a topic reference, not an external review or endorsement of this tool.
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