DEVSQ function
Returns the sum of squares of deviations
Syntax
DEVSQ(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | The fist argument for which you want to calculate the sum of squared deviations.1 |
| number2 | No · repeats | The 2 to 255 arguments for which you want to calculate the sum of squared deviations.2 |
Try DEVSQ
Sum squared deviations
=DEVSQ(A2:A6)Squared deviations from mean 10 are 4, 225, 225, 64 and 100, summing to 618.
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DEVSQ · top-level call
=DEVSQ(A2:A6)1 / 1 · number1
The fist argument for which you want to calculate the sum of squared deviations.
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