STDEVPA Function in Excel

The STDEVPA function estimates the standard deviation based on the entire population, including both text and logical values in Excel. It is one of the statistical functions widely favored by users.

STDEVPA Function in Excel

Using the STDEVPA Function in Excel

1. Description and Syntax

This function estimates the standard deviation based on the entire population, including both text and logical values. Standard deviation is a measure of the spread of values relative to the mean.

Syntax: STDEVPA(value1, [value2], ...)

Where:

- Value1, [Value2], ...: These are the values for which you want to calculate the standard deviation, where Value1 is a required parameter, and the remaining parameters are optional and can contain up to 254 value parameters.

Note:
- The STDEV.S function assumes its arguments are the entire population.
- For large sample sizes -> the STDEVA and STDEVPA functions return similar results.

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Where:
+ x represents the sample mean AVERAGE(number1,number2,...)
+ n represents the sample size.

2. Specific Scenario Example

Suppose you need to calculate the standard deviation based on the entire population of values in the data table below:

Step 1: In the cell where you want the result -> enter the formula: =STDEVPA(B3:B9)

Step 2: Press Enter -> the standard deviation based on the entire population of values is:

When the arguments are text or error values that cannot be converted, the function returns the result as shown below.

An article on Mytour just shared with you about STDEVPA Function in Excel. If the STDEVA function is used to estimate standard deviation based on a sample including both text and logical values, then the STDEVPA function helps you estimate standard deviation based on the entire population including both text and logical values. Wish you success working with this function in Excel.

The Value function in Excel has the function of converting a text string into a representative number. You can learn about the syntax and usage of the Value function through the tutorial article on Mytour.