The Syntax for the STDEV function is below:
Number 1: The first number argument that corresponds to a sample of a population. It is requiredNumber 2: this is a number argument that corresponds to a sample of a population. It is optional.
How do you use the Standard Deviation function in Excel?
The Standard deviation functions are easy to use once you know their formula. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use the STDEV function in Excel, which purpose is to estimate the standard deviation based on a sample.
How to use the STDEV function in Excel
To use the STDEV function in Excel to calculate the standard deviation, follow the steps below: Launch Microsoft Excel. Create a table or use an existing table from your files.
Type the formula into the cell you want to place the result =STDEV(B2:B6).
Then press the Enter key to see the result.
When should you use STDEV P?
You use the STDEV.P function when your data represents the entire population and use The STDEV.S function when your data is a sample of the entire population. We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to use the STDEV function in Microsoft Excel; if you have questions about the tutorial, let us know in the comments.
