Google Sheets Users Can Now Calculate Standard Deviation with STDEV Function
Google Sheets users can now calculate standard deviation using the built-in STDEV function. This tool helps understand data dispersion, with a higher result indicating greater variability.
To use the STDEV function, select a cell and enter the formula, for instance, =STDEV(B2:B9). Press Enter to calculate the standard deviation of the values in the range B2 to B9.
The formula syntax is STDEV(value1, [value2, ...]). It can accept multiple arguments, allowing for versatile calculations. When combined with the FILTER function, it enables users to calculate standard deviation for filtered data based on specific criteria, enhancing data analysis capabilities.
The STDEV function in Google Sheets, developed by the Google Sheets engineering team, is a powerful tool for measuring data dispersion. It helps users understand and interpret their data more effectively.
