STANDARDIZE

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

1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
2. Select the example in the Help topic.

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   Selecting an example from Help

3. Press CTRL+C.
4. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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See also:

• NORMDIST
• NORMINV
• NORMSDIST
• NORMSINV
• Statistical functions
• ZTEST