VAR Google Sheet Formula

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VAR Formula Syntax

=VAR(A1:A5)

Example Use Case

Estimating sample variance for variability analysis

Understanding the VAR Formula

The VAR function in Excel calculates the variance of a sample, showing the average squared deviation from the mean. It’s a statistical measure for variability—like stock price swings or test score spread—assuming a sample dataset.

VAR(A1:A5) with 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 returns 250, using Σ(x - mean)² / (n-1). It ignores text and blanks, focusing on numbers, offering a squared metric of dispersion for sample analysis.

Why Use VAR?

VAR quantifies spread—think risk analysis or data consistency. Its sample-based (n-1) formula adjusts for small sets, providing a foundation for standard deviation and statistical insights.

Example with Sample Data

NumbersFormulaResult
10, 20, 30=VAR(10, 20, 30)100
5, 15, 25=VAR(5, 15, 25)100
1, 2, 3, 4=VAR(1, 2, 3, 4)1.67

VAR squares spread: 100 for 10, 20, 30; ~1.67 for 1, 2, 3, 4. It’s a sample variator.

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