Noun
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variogram (plural variograms)
(statistics) A function of the spatial dependence of variance; a graph of this function
However, Bachmaier and Backes (2008), who discussed this confusion, have shown that should be called a variogram, terms like semivariogram or semivariance should be avoided. Source: Internet
Many authors call a variogram, others use the terms variogram and semivariogram synonymously. Source: Internet