Novo-Curve Manual
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To store this reading in memory, stop depressing the read button
or the foot switch.
Jig Method- Bespoke jigs can be manufactured which hold a
sample in the correct position. They can be accurately located
using the grooves around the measurement platen.
Analysing Statistics
To examine the statistics for the stored values, whilst in Read
mode -press the up arrow.
Definitions of terms used in statistical mode
For this purpose the individual readings are defined as values
x
1
,
x
2
, xn,
and
xi
is any data point:
-Statistical sample population,
n-
the current number of stored
readings on which the statistical analysis is based.
-Maximum (MAX) - the highest reading.
-Minimum (MIN) - the lowest reading.
-Mean (MEAN), - The sum of all readings divided by the total
number.
-Standard deviation (SD),
s-
Square root of the sum of squared
--deviations from the mean.
-Coefficient of variation (CV),
c-
Standard deviation divided by
the mean, a measure of data scatter.