STDEV Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
STDEV is an Excel Statistical function. Measures how spread out a set of numbers is from the average.
STDEV syntax
=STDEV(number1, [number2], ...)
Arguments
number1: The first number or rangenumber2: An additional number or range (optional)
When to use STDEV
STDEV 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 STDEV function do in Excel?
Measures how spread out a set of numbers is from the average.
What is the syntax of STDEV in Excel?
The syntax is =STDEV(number1, [number2], ...). number1: The first number or range; number2: An additional number or range (optional).
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