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DEVSQ
DEVSQ: Returns the sum of squared deviations from the mean.
Summary
DEVSQ is useful for variance-related calculations and diagnostics of spread.
Remarks
- Returns
#NUM!when no numeric values are available. - Non-numeric values in referenced ranges are ignored.
- Uses the arithmetic mean of included values.
Examples
Sum of squared deviations from scalar values
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Sum of squared deviations from a range
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Related functions
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
DEVSQ(arg1…: Number (Range))This function accepts a repeating argument pattern (min args: 1).
Arity
min 1, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Number · Range · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PUREREDUCTIONNUMERIC_ONLY
Source