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How to Calculate Standard Deviation Using a Spreadsheet (Example: Apple) Understanding standard deviation means first understanding variance because standard deviation, mathematically speaking, is the ...

Reviewed by Eric Estevez Key Takeaways Standard error measures the accuracy of a sample mean by showing how much it deviates ...