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=AVEDEV()
Returns the average of the absolute deviations of data points from their mean. AVEDEV is a measure of the variability in a data set.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=AVEDEV(number1, [number2], ...)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity15 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number1 |
Number | Required | , number2, ... Number1 is required, subsequent numbers are optional. 1 to 255 arguments for which you want the average of the absolute deviations. You can also use a single array or a reference to an array instead of arguments separated by commas. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
A2 |
4 | Average of the absolute deviations of the numbers in cells A2:A8 from their mean (1.020408) |
A3 |
5 | |
A4 |
6 | |
A5 |
7 | |
A6 |
5 | |
A7 |
4 | |
A8 |
3 | |
A9 |
4 | Average of the absolute deviations of the numbers in cells A2:A8 from their mean (1.020408) |
A10 |
5 | |
A11 |
6 | |
A12 |
7 | |
A13 |
5 | |
A14 |
4 | |
A15 |
3 |
1.020408
=AVEDEV(A2:A8)
§ Remarks
- AVEDEV is influenced by the unit of measurement in the input data.
- Arguments must either be numbers or be names, arrays, or references that contain numbers.
- Logical values and text representations of numbers that you type directly into the list of arguments are counted.
- If an array or reference argument contains text, logical values, or empty cells, those values are ignored; however, cells with the value zero are included.
- The equation for average deviation is:
✦ Tips
- AVEDEV is influenced by the unit of measurement in the input data.
- Arguments must either be numbers or be names, arrays, or references that contain numbers.
- Logical values and text representations of numbers that you type directly into the list of arguments are counted.
- If an array or reference argument contains text, logical values, or empty cells, those values are ignored; however, cells with the value zero are included.
- The equation for average deviation is:
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