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GEOMEAN

The GEOMEAN function in Google Sheets calculates the geometric mean of a dataset. It is a statistical function that is useful for analyzing data. Learn how to use this function effectively with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: GEOMEAN(value1, value2)

Parameters:

  • value1: The first value or range of values to consider for calculating the geometric mean.
  • value2: [Optional] Additional values to include in the calculation.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using GEOMEAN with individual values:

    • Example: =GEOMEAN(2, 4, 8)
    • Result: 4

  2. Using GEOMEAN with a range of cells:

    • Example: If A1:A5 has the values 2, 4, 8, then =GEOMEAN(A1:A5) will return 4.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Financial Analysis: Calculate the average growth rate of investments over a period.
  2. Science and Engineering: Determine the average value of a logarithmic dataset.
  3. Environmental Data Analysis: Calculate the average growth rate of plant populations in an ecosystem.

Related Functions

  • AVERAGE: Calculate the arithmetic mean of a dataset.
  • MEDIAN: Find the middle value of a dataset.
  • MODE: Calculate the most frequently occurring value in a dataset.

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