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DSTDEVP

DSTDEVP is a statistical function in Google Sheets used to calculate the standard deviation of a population based on a database or table of data. It returns the standard deviation of the entire population, rather than a sample. This function can be useful for analyzing data in a database or table.

Usage

Use the DSTDEVP formula with the syntax shown below, it has 2 required parameters and 1 optional parameter:

=DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria)
Parameters:
  1. database (required):
    The range of cells that make up the database or table of data being analyzed.
  2. field (required):
    The column or field in the database that contains the values being analyzed.
  3. criteria (optional):
    The range of cells that contain the criteria to be used to select which records to include in the calculation. This parameter is optional.

Examples

Here are a few example use cases that explain how to use the DSTDEVP formula in Google Sheets.

Calculating the standard deviation of a database

One of the most common uses of DSTDEVP is to calculate the standard deviation of a population based on a database or table of data.

Analyzing data in a database

DSTDEVP can be useful for analyzing data in a database or table. It can help identify trends, patterns, and outliers.

Determining the variability of a population

DSTDEVP can be used to determine the variability of a population by calculating the standard deviation of the entire population.

Common Mistakes

DSTDEVP not working? Here are some common mistakes people make when using the DSTDEVP Google Sheets Formula:

Incorrectly specifying the range of cells for the database parameter

One common mistake is not correctly specifying the range of cells for the database parameter. Make sure that the database range includes all of the rows and columns that you want to include in the calculation.

Not specifying the correct field parameter

Another common mistake is not specifying the correct field parameter. Make sure that the field parameter specifies the column or field that contains the data you want to find the standard deviation of.

Not specifying the criteria parameter

If you don't specify the criteria parameter, DSTDEVP will calculate the standard deviation of the entire database, which may not be what you intended.

Related Formulas

The following functions are similar to DSTDEVP or are often used with it in a formula:

  • STDEVP

    The STDEVP function calculates the standard deviation of an entire population. It is commonly used in statistical analysis to measure the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of data. This function takes in at least two numerical arguments representing the values in the population for which you want to calculate the standard deviation.

  • DSUM

    The DSUM function is a database function that calculates the sum of a set of values in a specified field, subject to the provided criteria. It is commonly used for filtering large data sets based on certain criteria and calculating the total sum of a particular field that matches the criteria.

  • DAVERAGE

    The DAVERAGE function calculates the average value of a specified field in a database that matches the given criteria. The function is commonly used in financial and business analysis to calculate averages based on specific conditions.

  • DCOUNT

    The DCOUNT function is a database function in Google Sheets that counts the number of cells in a column of a database that match a set of criteria. This function is most commonly used to filter a database based on certain criteria and count the number of cells that meet that criteria.

Learn More

You can learn more about the DSTDEVP Google Sheets function on Google Support.