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Variance - a measure of the deviation of a random variable or set of random variables from their mathematical expectations. Dispersion is very important in poker theoretical calculations. Estimation of variance of a decision is an important component of a successful game, and often is underestimated even by some professional players.
The range is the set of hands that can be a player in a given situation. This set can represent an arbitrary number of starting hands, or be composed of certain combinations