That is more a mathematical question than an oracle question. But my first guess would be to look into the STDDEV and AGV functions Jack 2009/3/5 hrishy <hrishys@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > Hi > > Given a table how do i identify programatically if some of the column > values are skewed and the columns would benefit by generating histograms > against them. > > regards > Hrishy > > > > -- > //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l > > > -- Jack van Zanen ------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation