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VARPA Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

VARPA is an Excel Statistical function. Calculates variance from a population, including text and logical values.

VARPA syntax

=VARPA(value1, [value2], ...)

Arguments

When to use VARPA

VARPA 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 VARPA function do in Excel?

Calculates variance from a population, including text and logical values.

What is the syntax of VARPA in Excel?

The syntax is =VARPA(value1, [value2], ...). value1: The first value; value2: An additional value (optional).

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