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VAR.S function

Estimates variance based on a sample

Estimates variance based on a sample (ignores logical values and text in the sample).

Syntax

VAR.S(number1, [number2])

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
number1YesThe first number argument corresponding to a sample of a population.1
number2No · repeatsNumber arguments 2 to 254 corresponding to a sample of a population.2

Try VAR.S

Calculate sample variance

=VAR.S(A2:A6)

Calculate sample variance. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

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VAR.S · top-level call

=VAR.S(A2:A6)

1 / 1 · number1

The first number argument corresponding to a sample of a population.

VAR.S reference ↗

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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.