STDEV function
Estimates standard deviation based on a sample. The standard deviation is a measure of how widely values are dispersed from the average value (the mean).
Syntax
STDEV(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | Required. The first number argument corresponding to a sample of a population.1 |
| number2 | No · repeats | Optional. Number arguments 2 to 255 corresponding to a sample of a population. You can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of arguments separated by commas.2 |
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=STDEV(A2:A6)STDEV is the compatibility name corresponding to STDEV.S. Calculate sample standard deviation. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule. Use the modern name when creating a new formula; the old spelling is useful when reading existing workbooks.
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STDEV · top-level call
=STDEV(A2:A6)1 / 1 · number1
Required. The first number argument corresponding to a sample of a population.
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