STDEVPA function
Calculates standard deviation based on the entire population, including numbers, text, and logical values
Calculates standard deviation based on the entire population given as arguments, including text and logical values.
Syntax
STDEVPA(value1, [value2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| value1 | Yes | The first value argument corresponding to a population.1 |
| value2 | No · repeats | Value arguments 2 to 254 corresponding to a population. You can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of arguments separated by commas.2 |
Try STDEVPA
Include logical and text values with STDEVPA
=STDEVPA(A2:A5)Using the entire effective population -5,1,0,0 gives variance 5.5. Its square root is the population standard deviation.
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STDEVPA · top-level call
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Reference and compatibility
Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.