Statistical
Excel 2010
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=STDEV.S()
Calculates the standard deviation based on a sample
=STDEV.S(number1, [number2], ...)
Hover argument names in the table for details.
Output typeNumber
Popularity55 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number1 |
Number | Required | First number or range |
number2 |
Number | Optional | Subsequent numbers or ranges |
▣ Examples
Example 1
=STDEV.S(B2:B91)
Example 2
=STDEV.S(B2:B91) / AVERAGE(B2:B91)
✦ Tips
- At least 2 numbers are required.
- Text, logical values, and empty cells within a range are ignored.
- In a normal distribution about 95% of data lies within 2 standard deviations of the mean.
⚠ Common Errors
#DIV/0!
There are fewer than 2 numbers in the inputs
Fix: Check the range and convert text to numbers
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