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AVEDEV

The AVEDEV function in Google Sheets calculates the average of the magnitudes of deviations of data from a dataset's mean. This function is useful for analyzing the dispersion or variability of a set of values.

Function Syntax and Parameters

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

Parameters:

  • value1: The first value or range to consider.
  • value2, ...: [Optional] Additional values or ranges to consider.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using AVEDEV with individual values:

    • Example: =AVEDEV(2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
    • Result: 3.2

  2. Using AVEDEV with a range of cells:

    • Example: If A1:A5 contains the values 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, then =AVEDEV(A1:A5) will return 3.2.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Calculate the average deviation of a dataset from its mean.
  2. Quality Control: Measure the variability of production data.
  3. Market Research: Analyze the dispersion of survey responses.

Related Functions

  • AVERAGE: Calculate the average of a set of values.
  • STDEV: Calculate the standard deviation of a set.

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