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Compare AVERAGE vs STDEV.S side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Statistical
=AVERAGE()
★ Winner
Syntax
Statistical
=STDEV.S()
Syntax
Category
Statistical statistical
Statistical statistical
Popularity
65 / 100
55 / 100
Views
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Output
Number
Number
Version
All versions
Excel 2010
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
No
No
Description
Returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the arguments. For example, if the range A1:A20 contains numbers, the formula ⁠=⁠AVERAGE(A1:A20) returns the average of those numbers.
Estimates standard deviation based on a sample (ignores logical values and text in the sample).
Syntax
=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
=STDEV.S(number1,[number2],...)
Arguments
2 Arguments
number1 number2 (Optional)
2 Arguments
number1 number2 (Optional)
Examples
3
1
Tips
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★ Recommendation — Winner: =AVERAGE()

=AVERAGE() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =AVERAGE()