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VARP

The VARP function in Google Sheets is a statistical tool used to calculate the variance based on an entire population. This function is particularly useful when you have data representing the entire population rather than just a sample. Learn how to effectively use the VARP function with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: VARP(value1, value2)

Parameters:

  • value1: The first value or range to include in the variance calculation.
  • value2: [Optional] Additional value or range to include.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using VARP with individual values:

    • Example: =VARP(2, 4, 6, 8)
    • Result: 4

  2. Using VARP with a range of cells:

    • Example: If A1:A4 has the values 2, 4, 6, 8, then =VARP(A1:A4) will return 4.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Population Studies: Calculate the variance of a population sample.
  2. Quality Control: Determine the variability of measured values in an entire production batch.

Related Functions

  • VAR: Calculate the variance based on a sample of a population.
  • STDEVP: Calculate the standard deviation based on an entire population.

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