Returns a normalized value from a distribution characterized by mean and standard_dev.
Syntax
STANDARDIZE(x,mean,standard_dev)
X is the value you want to normalize.
Mean is the arithmetic mean of the distribution.
Standard_dev is the standard deviation of the distribution.
Remarks
- If standard_dev ≤ 0, STANDARDIZE returns the #NUM! error value.
- The equation for the normalized value is:
Example
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How to copy an example
- Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
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Selecting an example from Help
- Press CTRL+C.
- In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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| A |
B |
| Data |
Description |
| 42 |
Value to normalize |
| 40 |
Arithmetic mean of the distribution |
| 1.5 |
Standard deviation of the distribution |
| Formula |
Description (Result) |
| =STANDARDIZE(A2,A3,A4) |
Normalized value of 42 for the terms above (1.333333) |
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