ReferenceFunctionsStatistics Functions
GAUSS
GAUSS: Returns the standard normal area between `0` and `z`.
Summary
GAUSS computes NORM.S.DIST(z, TRUE) - 0.5, preserving the sign of z.
Remarks
- Positive
zreturns a positive area; negativezreturns a negative area. GAUSS(0)returns0.- Output magnitude is always less than
0.5. - Invalid numeric coercions propagate as spreadsheet errors.
Examples
Area from mean to z = 1
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
0.3413447460685429
Symmetric negative z-value
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
-0.3413447460685429
Related functions
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
GAUSS(arg1: Number)Arity
min 1, max 1
Arguments
arg1Number · Scalar · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PURE
Source