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Standard Deviation Calculation Short-Cut Method
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 Standard Deviation in Practice
The Standard Deviation :: The Standard Deviation with Excel and The Online Calculator

 Using Excel

 Using the Online Calculator

  1. Use the Excel Formula =STDEV( ) and select the range of values which contain the data. This calculates the sample standard deviation (n-1).
  2. Use the web Standard Deviation calculator and paste your data, one per line.

 
Standard Deviation Calculation Short-Cut Method
Home Introduction to the Standard Deviation Why do you need a measure of Variability? Measuring the Average Distance to the Mean Variability Quiz Population versus Sample Standard Deviation Standard Deviation Calculation Standard Deviation Calculation Short-Cut Method The Standard Deviation with Excel and The Online Calculator Standard Deviation in Practice Standard Deviation QuizView All Tutorials
 Standard Deviation in Practice

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