Sd Calculation In Excel. To calculate standard deviation in excel you can use one of two primary functions depending on the data set. Click or double click the microsoft excel app icon which resembles a white x on a dark green.
If the data represents the entire population you can use the stdev p function. Enter the values you want to use. Pick a column in which you want to enter your data.
Place the cursor where you wish to have the standard deviation appear and click the mouse button select insert function f x from the formulas tab.
Now select the complete range. A dialog box will appear. Place the cursor where you wish to have the standard deviation appear and click the mouse button select insert function f x from the formulas tab. Click or double click the microsoft excel app icon which resembles a white x on a dark green.