ReferenceFunctionsStatistics Functions
STDEV.P
STDEV.P: Returns population standard deviation using `n` in the denominator.
Summary
Use STDEV.P when your values represent the entire population, not a sample.
Remarks
- Requires at least one numeric value.
- Returns
#DIV/0!when no numeric values are provided. - Non-numeric values in referenced ranges are ignored.
Examples
Population standard deviation from scalar arguments
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Formula
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Result
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Expected
1.632993161855452
Population standard deviation from a range
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Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
0.816496580927726
Related functions
FAQ
When does STDEV.P return #DIV/0!?
It returns #DIV/0! when no numeric values are provided.
Runtime metadata
Category
Statistics
Signature
STDEV.P(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_ONLYSTREAM_OK
Source