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=STANDARDIZE()
Returns a normalized value from a distribution characterized by mean and standard_dev.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=STANDARDIZE(x, mean, standard_dev)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity12 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
x |
Number | Required | The value you want to normalize. |
mean |
Number | Required | The arithmetic mean of the distribution. |
standard_dev |
Number | Required | The standard deviation of the distribution. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
A2 |
42 | Value to normalize. |
A3 |
40 | Arithmetic mean of the distribution. |
A4 |
1.5 | Standard deviation of the distribution. |
A5 |
42 | Value to normalize. |
A6 |
40 | Arithmetic mean of the distribution. |
A7 |
1.5 | Standard deviation of the distribution. |
Normalized value of 42, using 40 as the arithmetic mean and 1.5 as the standard deviation.
=STANDARDIZE(A2,A3,A4)
Result:
1.33333333
§ Remarks
- If standard_dev ≤ 0, STANDARDIZE returns the #NUM! error value.
- The equation for the normalized value is:
✦ Tips
- The equation for the normalized value is:
⚠ Common Errors
#NUM!
If standard_dev ≤ 0, STANDARDIZE returns the #NUM! error value.
Fix: Correct the input value
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