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STANDARDIZE Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

STANDARDIZE is an Excel Statistical function. Returns a normalized (z-score) value.

STANDARDIZE syntax

=STANDARDIZE(x, mean, standard_dev)

Arguments

When to use STANDARDIZE

STANDARDIZE is used in data analysis work to summarize or test patterns across a data set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the STANDARDIZE function do in Excel?

Returns a normalized (z-score) value.

What is the syntax of STANDARDIZE in Excel?

The syntax is =STANDARDIZE(x, mean, standard_dev). x: The value to evaluate; mean: The average (mean) of the distribution; standard_dev: The standard deviation of the distribution.

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