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The expected squared deviation of a random variable from its mean; or, the average squared deviation of data about their mean.

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Bound on variance of sum of variables

Suppose I have two finite sets of data A and B, with equal length n. What's the best upper and lower bound I can make on var(A+B), in terms of var(A) and var(B)?
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